Aromas of Smoke and Wool

2004 Ludovicus
Terra Alta, Spain
$11.99
Jen’s Notes

A great wine for the price; in fact, we were so impressed with it, that I picked up another bottle at K&L two days later!

This is an unusual blend of Grenache (25%), Tempranillo (30%), Syrah (25%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%). It exhibits both concentration and complexity, probably due to the blending.
The nose is an interesting mix of warm wool, cherry and wood smoke. Yeah, wool. But trust me, it works. On the palate, we tasted black cherries, with hints of cedar, herbs and graphite. The flavors are focused and lingering. There's good astringency here, too, suggesting solid structure and a most welcome policy of non-interference with the tannins.