2020 Jiménez Landi Natural

As the name suggests this wine is the uncompromisingly natural bottle (although it tastes as poised and refined as all the others) and lives up to it's name being bottled zero-zero. It is 85% Syrah and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon from a 15 year old vineyard grown at 650m above sea level. 70% Whole Bunch and 30% Scrap (destemmed but with the inclusion of stems) with a 4 day cold soak and 20 day ferment / maceration. For me this is a classic expression of mineral-driven Syrah grown in a warm climate (not quite Shiraz) with powerful dark fruit and tons of spice.
(Only 1000 bottles made)

"Black cherries with plums and boysenberries and a hint of white pepper on the nose. A fluid entry on the palate, with a firm, velvety tannin structure that builds gradually, giving a fuller mouth-feel at the end with a composed, fruity finish."
92/100 - James Suckling

92/100 Peñín Guide