Elegant and aromatic, with detailed hints of star anise, dried thyme and mocha winding through the core of ripe black cherry and boysenberry fruit. Fine-grained tannins are well-meshed and lightly chalky in texture, emerging to firm the focused finish. Tempranillo and Graciano. Drink now through 2030. Smart Buys. Score - 92. (Alison Napjus, winespectator.com, Aug. 31, 2024)

Spending a year or more in oak before mellowing at least 12 more months in bottle prior to release, this Spanish beauty made from 100% Tempranillo delivers floral, vanilla and red plum fruit with sandalwood and strawberry preserve elements. A tremendous value, it will delight with smoked meats or ribs.

91% Tempranillo, 7% Graciano, 2% Mazuelo. Wonderful spicy black fruit, caramel, toffee and eucalyptus nose and palate. A well made, serious, complex and young wine that needs time. Very persistent. Score - 96. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2021)