Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
88
/100
Reviews
14
professional
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No vintages
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87.6
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91
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Taster #0536
· Feb 10, 2015
Good
2009 vintage
Taster #3845
· Jun 28, 2014
87/100
Deep ruby in the glass, muted berries on the nose, palate of bold black fruits, plum, cherry and a hint of eucalyptus mid palate, finish stays with you awhile. Nice.
2009 vintage
Taster #4719
· Dec 27, 2013
87/100
For $10, this is excellent value. 87-88 Pts. A solid everyday wine. Ruby color. Having a hard time describing this wine - really nothing sticks out, and yet, its a pleasing taste.
2009 vintage
Taster #3930
· Nov 18, 2013
88/100
For price and style that i would expect - this delivers just fine at this point, served a hair below room temp and opened and aired for a good hour. I am inline with the pro notes, no other significant comments otherwise on this one. Nose is nice with darker fruit with some light oak. Palate is a tad tart with acid and light tannin and otherwise has dark unripe cherry fruit with a smokey quality. Nice med+ body with …
2009 vintage
Taster #2546
· Jul 16, 2013
89/100
Dark red violet color; appealing, tart cherry, spicy, tart berry nose; tart cherry, tart berry palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish (13.5% alcohol)
2009 vintage
Taster #4365
· Jun 21, 2009
87/100
hmm, a bit harsh, but very interesting
2002 vintage
Taster #5988
· Dec 20, 2008
89/100
Enjoyed earlier tonight with our unofficial dinner club at M5 restaurant in Charlotte NC. A real pleasant surprise of a wine, very good and at this price point a very good QPR. Bold wine, purple / black color, very smooth and well balanced at this point, long lingering spicy and peppery aftertaste. Nose initially muted but on opening in glass the bouquet presented a range of dark stone fruit, initially white pepper and some red cherry. Primary flavors included some …
2002 vintage
Taster #1789
· Apr 8, 2008
88/100
Nose: On this bottle there was a little dusty quality and less Rioja funk. Palate: Consistant with my last notes, but the fruit seems a little more pronounced and rounder. Last bottle was fine but this one shows much better.
2003 vintage
Taster #1789
· Feb 6, 2008
86/100
Nose: Typical Rioja funk with a little briny quality. Palate: Firm acid present up front with cherry undertones. A simple but pleasant wine that is good with food and a decent value if purchased on sale.
2003 vintage
Taster #9901
· Jan 6, 2008
87/100
Very good wine for the price. Deep red, good aroma, tastes of earth, smoke, solid fruits, and a little spice. Of course the typical Rioja sweat too.
2003 vintage
Taster #9834
· Nov 27, 2007
85/100
Disappointing. Had a strong taste of sweat.
2003 vintage
Taster #9578
· Sep 16, 2007
91/100
This might be the best value I've ever had. The nose is delicious with cedar oak, herbs, and sour red cherries. A good amout of tannins and acidity and a long finish. There are more cherris and dried herbs on the pallet. This is good wine. Very dry and good with tomato based pasta.
2003 vintage
Taster #8303
· Sep 3, 2007
89/100
BYO to one of the local restaurants. Wanted to go to the local Spanish place, but they were closed! Wine was great with Italian food also. Very subtle finish for a wine in this price range.
2003 vintage
Taster #7488
· Aug 4, 2007
85/100
Mild sweaty socks smell. Low tannins, strong sweaty socks, moderate acids. Not too complex but at least not flabby - has some of the unique Rioja character.
2003 vintage
Taster #4913
· May 6, 2007
Typical Tempranillo scents of earth and sweat. Was not able to analyze well because I had a tokaiji (sp) before this..whoops.
2003 vintage
Taster #6620
· Apr 26, 2007
89/100
Poured at a retailer tasting. This was a solid red color with a slightly brownish hue. A nice round structure with ripe fruit. Smokey berry, kirsch and dried meat notes. Not as good as some of the other Spanish wines at this tasting but very good. 89 points.
2003 vintage