Infinitus Cabernet Sauvignon - Tempranillo

Price: $7
Maker: Cosecheros y Criadores, SA, Spain
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon - Tempranillo blend
Packaging: 750 ml bottle, artificial cork
Alcohol: 13.5%
Our Rating: 8 out of 10

Infinitus Cabernet Sauvignon - Tempranillo 2004 is easy to spot on the shelf with its black and white label - “Infinitus” appears in two-inch high letters. Tempranillo is hardly a common varietal here in the States, but this wine might make help break the ice. The aroma is mild berry, but the flavor is a bold mix of blackberry, spice, and oak. In the European tradition, this isn’t an overly fruity wine but has plenty of flavor. On first pour, the wine seemed a bit harsh, but some breathing seemed to mellow it out nicely.