Benjamin Romeo, Carmen Gran Reserva Size:6x750ml with plenty of new oak

with plenty of new oak undertones and ripe fruit without excess

I'd drink it over the next 7-10 years

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

green tea and floral nuances

later developing that seductive marzipan scent that draws you in like a tractor beam

Benjamin Romeo, Carmen Gran Reserva Size:6x750ml with plenty of new oakThe 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,