Benjamin Romeo, Carmen Gran Reserva Size:6x750ml A moderate tarry spine runs

A moderate tarry spine runs through a core of dark plum and currant fruit

green tea and floral nuances

Its not much fun to drink today and needs another 2-3 years of bottle age to hopefully open up

orange pith and a hint of praline

this offers iris

Benjamin Romeo, Carmen Gran Reserva Size:6x750ml A moderate tarry spine runsThe 2008 Carmen Gran Reserva has a classic nose with notes of American oak, some herbaceous character (I mean it in a positive, fresh way) in the shape of some spearmint. It displays an array of notes of tobacco, cured meats, leather, balsamic herbs and a hint of chalk. The medium bodied palate reveals a powerful Gran Reserva, with intense flavors, great acidity and length. This wine is very different in style to the rest of Benjamin's wines,