2017 Tannat Reserva
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The hand-harvested grapes were macerated for five days before fermentation in large 150-hectolitre cement tanks at 26–28 ºC for one week with twice-daily pump-overs. The wine was then aged on lees for 6–12 months in a combination of second-use French 225-litre oak barrels and 25-hectolitre casks. The oak used was a mixture of untoasted and lightly-toasted wood. TA 5.2, pH 3.75, RS 5 g/l. Deep crimson. Lots of dark, spicy fruit and some oak spice on the nose, even though there is no new oak. Powerful chewy tannins, thick in texture and not as elegant as some of the other Garzón wines tasted, or at least not yet, though this is very, very young. Although that slight sweetness is in harmony on the mid palate, I find it shows a little bit on the finish, and would like a bit more of the freshness I'd expect from this vineyard area. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
James Suckling
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A balanced yet dense tannat with dark-berry, mineral and floral aromas. Black-tea undertones. Medium body and a delicious, juicy finish. Drink now.
The 2017 Tannat Reserva was aged for six to 12 months in untoasted and used French wood of varying sizes. It comes in at 14.5% alcohol. This, despite the alcohol level, feels like an elegant and lightweight Tannat (a grape that can produce some serious blockbusters), but it is very tasty, shows mid-palate finesse and finishes well. In its youth, this is quite the charmer, combining some appealing fruitiness with that graceful presentation and respectable structure. It could use another few months in bottle, but you can certainly drink it now. It's less clear how well it will age, but most will consume this in the first few years anyway. At the moment, you might like it better than the score suggests.