Controlled, expressive and impressive for Garnacha. Dark fruit and dark spice are the lead actors, while the supporting cast includes a lush feel and good length. Frankly this is a delicious, well-made Garnacha that pours on the black fruit and brown sugar. Dense and balanced from start to finish.
— M.S.
(10/1/2009)
The aromas of wet clay, mild chili peppers, cedar and sweet berry mesh nicely. On the palate it is plump and a touch greasy, with richness in spades along with plum and berry flavors. It feels weighty on the finish, with a licorice note. A very good wine from the little-know Vidadillo grape.
— M.S.
(7/1/2012)
Sweet, ripe, rich and a little baked on the bold bouquet, with a good mouthfeel, layered blackberry and plum fruit, and then a long, robust and clean finish. As value-priced Garnacha from Spain goes, this is on the dot.
— M.S.
(5/1/2011)
Strawberry and herbal aromas find their way to a tight, structured palate that’s home to medicinal fruit flavors, accented by toast and bitter chocolate. Dark and medium-long on the finish, with freshness, depth and good complexity. Drink now.
— M.S.
(7/1/2012)
Although the bouquet is a bit scratchy, bright, lightly candied aromas of raspberry and strawberry jam are friendly and welcoming. The wine is firm on the palate and well built, with fresh, slightly jammy tasting plum and berry flavors. And it’s lasting and fresh on the finish.
— M.S.
(5/1/2013)
Smooth and ripe smelling, with clean berry aromas. Cherry, plum and pepper are the lead flavors, and the feel is tangy, zippy and clampy, but exceedingly fresh. Not a lot of richness, depth or body here, but it’s pure, clean wine with common appeal.
— M.S.
(4/1/2010)
Young, jumpy and slightly candied, but that’s just fine given the price range it’s playing in. To get old-vines Garnacha for a song is not uncommon, yet this wine’s thick, fruity palate goes beyond the norm. And with a round mouthfeel built on light-framed tannins, it’s easygoing as can be. Drink now, but don’t put it under the microscope.
— M.S.
(4/1/2009)
A bit sharp on the bouquet but with enough bright cherry and raspberry notes to work. There’s ample fruit on the palate but also some roughness, and the finish is juicy and lively but also sort of scratchy. A good but limited and simple Tempranillo.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)