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That blueish glint in the glass is the first thing you notice, then the ripe red berries just wash over your palate. It’s bright and clean with a soft cocoa finish, honestly perfect for a Tuesday night pasta.

The cocoa and vanilla on the nose are subtle but really round out the fruit, and it’s surprisingly smooth on the palate for a tempranillo. I opened it with a simple pasta dinner and it held up beautifully, so I’m already planning to grab another bottle for the weekend.

The cocoa and vanilla notes on the nose are subtle but really lift the red berry fruit. It's beautifully bright and clean, not heavy at all. This will be my go-to for weeknight pasta.