Marques Murrieta, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Vintage:2012 five-spice powder and lavender pastille

five-spice powder and lavender pastille flavors given lift and spine by a core of juicy acidity

delivering a solid structure of firm

though it gains in volume and solidity on the palate

Give it an hour or 2 in the decanter

The understated

Marques Murrieta, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Vintage:2012 five-spice powder and lavender pastilleBrilliant ruby. A hugely perfumed bouquet evokes spice accented red and dark berry preserves, potpourri, pipe tobacco and vanilla, and violet and mineral accents emerge as the wine stretches out. Palate staining blackberry, cherry vanilla, cassis, fruitcake, mocha and candied licorice flavors show superb depth and clarity while hints of floral pastilles and Moroccan spices add complexity. Gains weight with air, with no loss of energy, showing