Don Aurelio Syrah 2018

The Legend – smoky, intense, mysterious.
Navarro Lopez Don Aurelio ‘La Lealtad’ or ‘The Legend’ comes to us direct from Valdepeñas, Spain. The region is hot and dry, some would say to the point of arid, and the vineyards are planted on soils of limestone, clay and loam – the high altitude, approximately 700m above sea-level give the grapes some relief and allow wines of great intensity to be produced. Think notes of violets, smoky black fruits and currants, with savoury herbs and tobacco to finish. It’s big and it’s lingering, so get a deep glass, sit back and enjoy.
4.5 Stars, Sam Kim, Wine Orbit “It is fabulously fruited and perfumed on the nose showing Black Doris plum, sweet raspberry, violet and subtle spice aromas, followed by a succulent palate that is plump and fleshy. The wine offers pristine fruit flavours together with silky texture and fine tannins, finishing long and very appealing. At its best: now to 2022.”