In Bond Fine Wine. 2018 Garmon Continental, Ribera del Duero, Castilla y Leon, Spain. Red spain - red in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (WA). Drinking window: 2022–2035. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Luis Gutiérrez (LG) — 94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 31/07/2021 · Drink 2022-2035
The only wine they produce here, the 2018 Garm'n is pure Tempranillo from different villages with a continental climate, old organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards that are not certified. It fermented by village with indigenous yeasts and matured in 225-liter French oak barrels for 20 months. This reflects the cooler character of the year, and they maybe used a little more used oak (50/5…
Josh Raynolds (JR) — 94/100 · Vinous, 01/02/2021 · Drink 2025-2035
Deep, brilliant violet. Expansive cherry, blueberry, potpourri and exotic spice qualities on the intensely perfumed nose; vanilla and woodsmoke nuances add complexity. Deep, sweet and focused on the palate, offering powerful red and dark berry compote, lavender pastille and licorice flavors and a suave floral overtone. A spicy nuance gains strength on the long, energetic and youthfully tannic fin…