"(90% tempranillo and 10% graciano): Inky ruby. Musky cherry and underbrush aromas are complemented by notes of cedar, tobacco and vanilla. Juicy and light on its feet, offering lively redcurrant and bitter cherry flavors that gain depth and take on a smoky nuance with air. Closes bright and long, with building spiciness and smooth, slow-building tannins. Shows the 90% American oak that's used at this estate; a classic Rioja at a great price. - Josh Raynolds"
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Sep/Oct 13), 90 pts
