Marques Murrieta, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Vintage:2004 ripe vintage at Salon

ripe vintage at Salon

lemon curd and light nutty aromas

This should be enjoyable young but reward mid-term keeping

As is virtually always the case

the Cariad is a total knock-out

Marques Murrieta, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Vintage:2004 ripe vintage at SalonBrilliant 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