95pts Decanter 50% Tempranillo, 30% Garnacha, 20% Mazuelo. Superb baking spice and dark fruits followed by a focused palate with silky-smooth tannins. Hints of porcini, sous bois and thyme add savoury interest, power and control – everything you could want from the style 92pts Wine Enthusiast Dark garnet in the glass, this wine offers aromas…
92pts Wine Spectator A bold red in a modern style, offering fine-grained, dense tannins swathed in glossy blackberry and black currant fruit, with fragrant accents of toast, dried sage, melted licorice, smoke and cocoa powder. Long and generous on the palate but well-structured and lively throughout. Best from 2026 through 2031. 3,000 cases made, 1,800 cases…
91pts James Suckling Vanilla, licorice, dried mint, incense and tar notes are a fragrant overtone to flavors of black raspberry and blackberry, dried fig and iron. This is medium- to full-bodied, refreshed by lively acidity and structured by lightly chalky tannins. Drink now through 2031. 5,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. Winemaker Notes The wines…
94pts James Suckling Dense and broad Viñas de Gain with impressive concentration and compact tannins that give gravity to the palate, showing fine rust to the fresh blackberries, iodine and fresh violets. I love the power here with the fine-grained, chocolaty tannins. Long and nicely chewy. Tempranillo. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but better…
94pts James Suckling Blueberries, violets and spice with a tartness to the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and peachy undertones to the dark fruits, such as blackberries and raspberries. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. 93pts Robert Parker s Wine Advocate The entry-level red 2021 Viñas de GaÃn is the new era…
94pts James Suckling Oyster shells, mussels, ripe strawberries and cherries. Some Mediterranean spices, too. Really flavorful and juicy on the palate with very abundant and silky tannins. Long, fruit-oriented finish. Lots of vibrancy! 93pts Robert Parker s Wine Advocate The 2019 Pasos de San MartÃn was produced with Garnacha from the cooler zone of San MartÃn de…
92pts Decanter Perfumed and inviting, with spiced bramble, plum, cherry and herb aromas, palate of fine tuned tannins, bright acidity and smoky spice. 91pts Vinous The 2022 Gran Reserva Escudo Rojo blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot from Maipo. Garnet in color, it offers ripe fruit aromas along with balsamic, bay leaf…
95pts James Suckling Lots of chocolate and berry with some coffee-bean and vanilla undertones. It’s full and layered with plenty of fruit, round tannins and pleasing complexity of smoked and toasted wood. Tar undertone. 94pts Vinous Opaque ruby. Primary dark fruit, floral and vanilla aromas are sharpened by a spicy suggestion of cracked pepper and…
96pts James Suckling Fresh and very floral with violets and berries. Blackberries and orange peel, too. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, linear tannins. Excellent length and structure. Seriously structured, Better after 2024, but already beautiful. 95pts Robert Parker s Wine Advocate The 2018 Alión follows the path of the 2016: it is fresh and elegant and…
95pts James Suckling Ripe, tarry plums and black cherries with violets, rocks, coffee and graphite. Refined notes of balsamic fruit and cocoa powder, too. Full-bodied and juicy with an iron fist of tannins, yet at the same time so velvety and polished. Very long, focused finish, showing lots of finesse and layers. Drinkable now, but…
91pts James Suckling Peppercorns, blackberries, vanilla and chocolate wafers on the nose. Juicy and fresh with a full body, soft tannins and peppery finish. Garnacha and syrah. Why wait? Wine Enthusiast – Best Buy This violet-red colored wine has aromas of black plums and English toffee. It is soft on entry with flavors of black plum,…
90pts James Suckling Wild cherries, mushrooms and aniseed on the nose. Some cinnamon. It’s full-bodied, plump and rich, with soft tannins and a ripe and spicy finish. Winemaker Notes Cherry red with violet nuances. Has a ripe fruit nose with floral tones. Full bodied wine, spicy and with a complex and long aftertaste. Blend: 85% Garnacha,…
92pts Vinous Savory and balanced, the 2017 Reserva is 100% Tempranillo sourced from 127 hectares of vineyards in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, aged for 24 months in American (75%) and French (25%) oak barrels. This dark garnet red wine offers ripe aromas, spanning from herbs to strawberry and candied cherry, complemented by notes of…
93pts Wine Spectator Gorgeous and elegantly layered, with orange peel, hibiscus and hints of river mint as the entry to red currant and wild strawberry flavors, which are enlivened by a crunchy base of mineral acidity that allows the core flavors to spread out and linger around suave tannins. Drink now through 2032. 93pts James…
92pts James Suckling A fragrant nose full of vivid strawberries and sweet cherries. Tight and lightly chewy on the palate with plenty of fruit. Juicy, balanced and quite drinkable. Winemaker Notes The Catena wines are a special assemblage of High Mountain Estate Vineyards made by fourth generation vintner, Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil….
97pts James Suckling Fascinating nose of blue flowers, blueberries, sea shells, moss and lemon grass. It’s medium-bodied with ultra-fine, silky tannins. So fresh and elegant with bright, saline character. Still a little reserved. Try after 2024. 97pts Robert Parker s Wine Advocate Tasting the 2020 Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae next to the 2019 showed…