Marques Murrieta, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Vintage:2004 This should be enjoyable young

This should be enjoyable young but reward mid-term keeping

There is good volume to the unusually supple and round mid-palate that possesses good power and verve before firming up considerably on the moderately long and reasonably complex finish

The Fonseca is probably more powerful in the Fladgate Group offerings in this vintage (and

As is virtually always the case

5 ha in Renardes)

Marques Murrieta, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Vintage:2004 This should be enjoyable youngBrilliant ruby. A hugely perfumed bouquet evokes spice accented red and dark berry preserves, potpourri, pipe tobacco and vanilla, and violet and mineral accents emerge as the wine stretches out. Palate staining blackberry, cherry vanilla, cassis, fruitcake, mocha and candied licorice flavors show superb depth and clarity while hints of floral pastilles and Moroccan spices add complexity. Gains weight with air, with no loss of energy, showing