I know we are living in tough economic times and a wine for close to fifty bucks seems a little extravagant. Let me tell you in all honesty that this is worth every penny. I normally shy away from wines at this price point, but this one brings all the thunder you would want for the price you pay. This wine boasts a 15.5% alcohol level that is literally unnoticeable except for the richness that the wine exudes. The nose is heady enough that you may be tempted just to smell your fifty bucks worth. Dark fruit, mocha and licorice notes fill your nasal cavity to the point where you might feel like just smelling it should be illegal. The palate displays hedonistic fruit notes of boysenberries, dark cherry, currant, cassis and blueberry notes. The tannins are fresh and lively letting you know that this monster could age for the next ten years and get better and better. Don't get me wrong, this wine is quite enjoyable now, but unlike prior vintages this one has some serious aging potential. 30% cabernet sauvignon, 70% mouvedre (From 63 year old vines). The importer is one of my favorite guys, Jorge Ordonez... He does an outstanding job. If you have a couple of extra bucks hanging around, I would implore you to spend it on this wine if you want a tremendous wine experience!