WTN: Mas Que Vinos La Plazuela 2004

To give its full designation, Bodegas Ercavio Mas Que Vinos La Plazuela 2004. Vino de la Tierra de Castilla. Very dark with lots of sediment. A little hot on the nose. Chocolate and wet leaves mostly with a bit of berry mixed in. Already rather soft in terms of tannin but it has a very bright acidity that keeps it from being flabby. There's a very faint herbal note mixed in with some meatiness and raspberry. This is very likely close to peak now although a year or two might give it more complexity. It's not a particularly exciting wine but it is well made, balanced, and enjoyable now. Good length. 85% Cencibel (Tempranillo), 15% Garnacha.

[David M. Bueker]

Good value?

Good value?

At about $ 62.00 here, I'd give it a pass.