Earthy and rich Tempranillo with hints of fresh herbs, tomato, balsam wood and spice in addition to roasted plum on the bouquet. The palate is tannic and big but shows a ton of fruit and classy flavors of roasted berry, dark chocolate, licorice and dried spices. Heady on the finish and aggressive, but loaded with flavor, kick and quality. Drink now through 2014.
— M.S.
(5/1/2011)
Dark on the nose, with licorice notes and mildly roasted black fruit aromas. Ripe, properly sized and balanced, with lightly candied blackberry flavors leading to a smooth finish with a hint of coffee. For the price and origin, it’s right on.
— M.S.
(5/1/2011)
Nervy on the bouquet, with forceful, fiery red berry scents. The mouthfeel is fresh and clacky, while flavors of red plum and dry blackberry are solid and clean. Offers a dusting of light oak and spice on the finish.
— M.S.
(10/1/2011)
A tiny bit earthy and peppery, with solid berry fruit aromas. The palate is sappy and medium-weight, with red-fruit flavors dominated by raspberry. Shows a touch of mocha/chocolate on a dry, basic finish. Imported by Bourgeois Family Selections.
— M.S.
(10/1/2009)
Not much good to say here. Burnt, weak aromas include raspberry, while the acidic palate tastes of cherry and plum skins. Lean and tart-sour all the way.
— M.S.
(10/1/2009)