A classic 50:50 blend here, with the boldness of Syrah melding beautifully with the mildness of Merlot. With 12 months in oak to its benefit, this is a very interesting wine, full of aromas of ripe fruits and with a sensational taste, as well as an intense cherry red colour. There are strong fruity aromas of plum, blackcurrant and jam, as well as a hint of coffee, making it the perfect accompaniment to a hearty roast (not to mention the cheese afterwards).
100% Syrah, this is intense, oily and full bodied, yet soft and velvety, with notes of mint and eucalyptus, spices and toffee. It's also benefited from a year's aging in French Allier oak barrels. Crop after crop, Spain is improving the standards of their Syrah wines and this one is possibly amongst the top ten Spanish Syrahs. Incidentally, this wine was named after the birth date of winemaker Jose Manuel Echeverria's daughter. 'Felices cumpleanos' (happy birthday) to her, and also, we hope, many happy returns to this wine, which makes a lovely birthday present in anyone's language.
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