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WA: Clos Galena was established just six years ago and is organically farmed. It contains a mix of old vines and new plantings. The 2004 Clos Galena raises the bar considerably. It is a blend of 40% Garnacha Negra, 20% Carinena, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 10% Syrah aged 12 months in French and American oak. Opaque purple-colored, it offers a super-expressive nose of spice, grilled meat, black currants, and blueberry jam. Full-bodied, with mouth-filling fruit, this flamboyant wine is dense, fat, and layered. There is well-concealed tannin and great balance. Drink this beauty over the next 10-12 years. Importer: Steve Miles Selections, Denver, CO; tel. (303) 495-3811 |