Purchased at CH Wine Co for, I believe, $15, because it had a good write up by Parker. What I get is a very fruity wine with low acid and soft tannins, light-medium body--despite being just over a mere two years old. The aromas combine very ripe plum, tarry burnt oak nuances, a bit of green vegetable or maybe pine sap, a hint of vanilla and blackberry (Parker below calls it creme de cassis). It's round and extremely easy to drink. Enough acid and tannin to hold up for another 3-5 years. The finish is fairly hot and lengthy and lacks the finesse in the very best tempranillos. I'd give it 91 points.
Parker says 94 points. The 2010 JC Vizcarra, also 100% Tempranillo, was aged 15 months in French and American oak. A truly great wine, it boasts a dense purple color along with notes of camphor, creme de cassis, licorice, damp earth and forest floor. The beautiful fragrance is accompanied by a wine with a full-bodied, opulent texture, and a voluptuous, luxurious mouthfeel as well as finish. Drink this beauty over the next 7-10 years.
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That's where I got this bottle. It was an excellent complement to a meal made by the Executive Chef here that consisted of sirloin steak, roasted potatoes and roasted squash.
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