Valsangiacomo, Utiel-Requena (Valencia, Spain) Bobal 2014

 This wine is still showing brilliant, deep color at nearly five years of age, which gets it off to an impressive start.  Things only get better from there, as a lovely whiff of oak spice lends complexity to the bouquet, just as a savory undertone on the mid-palate and finish shows the benefits of significant time in bottle.  15 months in 500-liter French oak casks was just perfect for this nicely concentrated, old vine fruit.  Terrific juice.