It feels like ages since we had this brilliant Tempranillo in stock and to be fortunate enough to offer the remarkable 2004 is a special treat. After Pesquera and Condado de Haza in the Ribera, Dehesa is the third quiver in the Fernández bow and offers some of the finest value Spain has to offer. It is also probably the most fruit-forward, juicy and contemporary wine in the Fernandez collection although this wine has complexity and 'place' written all over it. Soft, luscious, pulpy fruit checked by fresh and fine tannins, it's a wine that is drinking beautifully right now. Highly aromatic, there are plenty of dark cherry, cola, and anise notes and hints of blood as well. Although gorgeous right now, this has depth and structure to age effortlessly for another ten years or so. Simply one of the finest Tempranillo's that we've shipped. Like the man himself, it is a wine of grand gesture, brimming with energy, rich fruit, spice and complexity. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have. "The 2004 Dehesa la Granja offers similar but more expressive aromatics, is rounder and suppler on the palate, and has outstanding depth, concentration, and length. It is more forward than the 2003 but should offer a similar drinking window. It will be at its best from 2010-2020." 92 points, Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #176