2009 Alto Moncayo - Veraton Garnacha Campo de Borja

This outstanding winery, whose top end wines are made under the auspices of the well-known Australian winemaker, Chris Ringland, also produces this reasonably priced 2009 Veraton from 100% Grenache. Aged 17 months in a combination of French and American oak, and bottled unfiltered, it reveals good minerality from the vineyard’s slate and clay soils. Soft, round and full-bodied with an expansive, fleshy mouthfeel as well as plenty of red and black fruits, this terroir-driven red exhibits some oak, but it is well-integrated and reasonably subtle. Drink this full-bodied, dense 2009 over the next 5-7 years

Rich, toasty oak frames ripe fruit flavors of blackberry and plum in this plush red. Cinnamon, cola and balsamic notes add spice and depth. A bold red in the modern style. Drink now through 2015.