Josh Raynolds, December 2015

Pago la Jara 2010
- 93 points -

Glass-staining ruby. Expressive, smoke-accented bouquet of ripe dark berries, incense and smoky minerals, with vanilla, mocha and licorice undertones. Sweet, spicy and expansive in the mouth, offering powerful blueberry and cherry liqueur flavors energized by a peppery spice quality. Combines richness and vivacity smoothly and finishes with excellent focus and lingering sweetness, with supple tannins building slowly and adding shape.
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