Hosanna - 2006 (750ml) Size:750ml Anticipated maturity: Now-2005

Anticipated maturity: Now-2005

full-bodied depth

revealing a remarkable level of richness

but what a pair these two wines make

The wine is 100% Tempranillo from an 80-year-old parcel with tiny yields

Hosanna - 2006 (750ml) Size:750ml Anticipated maturity: Now-2005This limited production wine is made from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc from the very finest part of the vineyard on the plateau of Pomerol, which used to be known as Certan Giraud. It often reminds me of Cheval Blanc, at least from an aromatic perspective, but in 2006 the wine seems to verge in the direction of the more exotic, flamboyant style of Le Pin. Dense plum ruby to the rim, with a sweet nose of roasted coffee, caramel, mocha, and lavish