90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "(mostly
tempranillo and grenache) Ruby-red. Aromas of spicecake, leather, dark
chocolate and flowers. Sweet and spicy in the mouth, with excellent
ripeness for 2002. Flavors of red berries, leather and game. Finishes
with sweet, dusty tannins and very good length." (Sep/Oct 05) The La
Plazuela shows off the best of all that La Mancha has to offer. Made
from a blend of Cencibel (aka Tempranillo) and Garnacha, this red is a
real powerhouse. The old vines, more than 30 years old, yield fruit of
tremendous depth and concentration. The resulting wine is full, rich
and fleshy. Ejoyable now, the Pazuela will keep well for the next few
years.
