Bodegas Felix Solis Vina Albali Valdepeñas Reserva 1998

Vina Albali Valdepeñas Tinto Reserva 1998: The latest vintage has a youthful, cherry red appearance. On the nose there is an array of aromas, through blackberry and raspberry fruit, smoke, chocolate and coffee. Obvious oak influence here. Medium bodied palate, a touch lean on entry, but fattens up on the midpalate to sow some brawny fruit and good extract. Nice lick of ripe, succulent tannins as well. Good strong finish, and even a little length. Good. (13/2/04)