Ben Tang

9.0

A solid young gamay. Bramble and tart blackberries strong on the taste buds and a hint of pomegranate. Potting soil and forest floor at the end. Med+ acidity, low-med tannins, med+ body. — a month ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Began 1916, when Juan Gil Giménez, great-grandfather of the present generation, built a winery in heart of Jumilla. Blue label spent 18 months in new French and American oak barrels. Monastrell, Cab Sauv & Syrah blend (60/30/10), low yield, aromas of red berry and toasty oak. Palate shows flavors of dark berry fruits, espresso, cacao and hints of sweet spice. Round dusty tannins, well integrated with oak, medium+ finish ending with fruit and rich earthy oaky character. Nice! — 2 years ago

Manny Pena

9.0

Pink and purple in appearance, smells of red fruits, strawberry jam and a little licorice, a bit of oak. Medium acidity and low tannins, medium finish. — 3 years ago

Paul J

9.0

Short decant. Amazed at the quality after seeing an almost black cork and a very low fill level. Wouldn’t be craving a glass, but for a wine this old it was consumable with a few in the party really enjoying it. Garnet, almost brown in color. Leather and stewed fruit dominate. — 6 months ago

with Steve and Brooke

Frank Kuo

9.2

Color of deep purple. Nose of nice dark fruits, oak, some spicy alcohol. Taste follows the nose with addition of chalky mineral note, rind, just a tiny bit sweet and low tannins. Taste is mellow with flavors, aftertaste is medium, clean with bittersweet note. Nicely done. — 2 years ago

Kenneth Rosal

9.1

Appearance - Medium Ruby.

Nose - Medium Intensity of Nutmeg, Clove, and Black Cherry.

Palate - Dry. Medium Acidity. Low Tannin. Low Alcohol. Medium Body. Medium Intensity of Black Cherry, Tobacco, Clove, and Black Pepper. Medium Finish.

Conclusion - Very Good Quality Wine. — 4 years ago

Ariela Marshall

9.0

Excellent California Cab - full bodied but juicy without excess tannins, berry flavor, low acid. Easy drinking either with food or by itself! — 9 months ago

Larry Chase

9.2

Excellent dinner wine with crab/lobster. Low tannins, some plum tones — 9 months ago

Colin Cahoon

9.2

Tart cranberry, cedar, cinnamon, tart cherry, and raspberry. Medium light tannins, low alcohol, and high acid with a eucalyptus after note. — 3 years ago

with Susan

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Pretty damn Burgundian effort here. Sappy cherry fruit, almost cherry liqueur-like, forest floor, crushed rock, a little baking spice. Intense yet nearly weightless in the mouth. Tannin resolved, great acids. Surprisingly low alcohol (12.4%). Very nice. — 4 years ago