Mas Estela, Quindals, Empordà, Spain, 2014

This amphora-aged Grenache (75%) and Syrah (25%) blend is grown on mountain vineyards on the Cap de Creus. It’s earthy, warm, savoury and just a little gruff on the nose. On the palate it’s deep, dense and dramatic, with fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a dark chocolate austerity to its flavours. The sweetness gradually subsides towards something more bitter and herbal on the finish.