Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, France 2008 Manzanilla Sanlucar de Barrameda Soft and drinkable now with

Soft and drinkable now with plums and berries

this wine is considered to be on the sweeter side of the Riesling spectrum

45% is cabernet sauvignon and the remaining 10% (which is not stated on the label) is merlot to "give the blend softness" says winemaker Mariano di Paola

yellow fruit and grilled dried berries with notes of hazelnut

Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, France 2008 Manzanilla Sanlucar de Barrameda Soft and drinkable now withSo much sweet tobacco and currant character with some earth on the nose. Full body, firm and chewy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Closed and complex still, but a typically beautiful Bordeaux. 94 Pts James Suckling