Aromatically this is evocative; there’s spice, tobacco and dried fruit in addition to classy, balanced oak. The palate dances with cherry, dried plum and earthy spice notes, while the finish is elegant, smooth and features just the right amount of tannic grab. A very nice, true-to-the-terroir type of Tempranillo.
— M.S.
(4/1/2008)
Dark and a touch rubbery smelling, but overall it’s straightforward. Fresh, lively and lifted on the palate, with sweet, mildly candied plum and blackberry flavors. Nice for a regular wine because it doesn’t overreach. Super easy to drink.
— M.S.
(12/15/2011)
The nose has the vintage’s heavy quality, yet the palate runs toward acidic, with an emphasis on red cherry and raspberry. The more it opens, and the more the wine’s tannins and acids do their thing, the tougher it gets. Food seems like a must.
— M.S.
(2/1/2008)
Open, round and a bit rubbery, this bright-styled wine is jammy and easy to drink. It has black cherry and blueberry flavors riding on grabby tannins, and the finish is where you get some of the “roble,” meaning oak-based chocolate and vanilla notes.
— M.S.
(2/1/2008)