Finca Las Moras Reserva Tannat 2014, San Juan, Argentina

$11.99 | 87/100

UPC: 7791540090387 Firm, stony, blackberry baselines an earthen clay and perfumed floral peony palate with rich tannins and brisk acidity. Pencil lead and barnyard pervade the black fruit to a bitter, espresso finish. This is classic Tannat, albeit in a friendlier style even if it doesn’t sound like it. Open early and decant for best results and be sure to serve with a piece of rich, medium rare to rare barbecue meat. Even opening 24 hours in advance of drinking doesn’t exclude needing roast beef or lamb. Not for the timid. Good value.