Quinta el Refugio, Toro, Spain 2009
A powerful and rich Tempranillo (here called Tinto de Toro) based wine from the Toro region west of Ribera and closer to the Atlantic coast. The vineyards are quite high and the climate quite challenging – but vines are never better than when stressed so this dense blackberry – scented number packs quite a punch and will take rich flavours in its stride.