Artadi, Pagos Viejos Vintage:2007 This is not shy as

This is not shy as the nose is greeted by a crescendo of earthy black fruit

(one-third of the

with fabulous silky tannins and superexotic fruit that goes on and on

a sleeper of the vintage

Tasting this next to the 2016

Artadi, Pagos Viejos Vintage:2007 This is not shy asRuby red. Smoky raspberry and cherry aromas are complicated by minerals, lavender and rooty sassafras. Suave red and dark berry flavors are complicated and deepened by exotic spicecake and sweet licorice. Impressively integrated tannins add gentle support. Pulls off the trick of outstanding concentration with finesse and finishes with superb precision and length. While still young, this is lovely today. Josh Raynolds