2005 Mad Dogs & Englishmen 88 points

Shiraz, Cab and Monastrell; Red Blend, Jumilla, $10

This odd named, three-grape blend is a nice wine that’s sinewy and leathery; overall it ranks as a natural and controlled reflection of Jumilla. The nose is forward and fiery, while the palate has berry-driven ripeness with raspberry, loganberry and plenty of oak. Better with food; the tannins are kind of scratchy with nothing to absorb them, drink now thru 2009