Arzuaga Crianza 2006

Toast, vanilla and licorice notes frame a core of sweet cherry and cola flavors in this oaky red, which has a polished texture, firm tannins and bright acidity. Tempranillo with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2012.

The 2006 Crianza is 90% Tempranillo and the balance Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot aged in French and American oak for 15 months. It offers up a fragrant nose of cedar, leather, lavender, mineral, and blackberry. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has ample spicy, savory fruit, ripe tannin, and excellent balance. Drink well from 2011 to 2021.