John W

9.1

Dark, dark ruby coloration. On the nose, black cherry, blackberry, spice, smoke, but predominately jammy dark fruit until it starts to open up and becomes more Smokey and earthy with minerals. On the palate, full body, plum, currant, smoke, tobacco, oak and after 10 years tannins are still strong but not overpowering. Medium to long finish of the dark fruit and some smoke. — 17 hours ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Bright crimson in colour. Notes of Camphor and Sandalwood together with tarry red and black fruits. A rich flavoursome and savoury palate - medium to full bodied - a fleeting tobacco note. Firm yet silky tannins. Very polished. One of the best Tempranillos (actually 86% Tempranillo and 14% Garnacha) I’ve ever had - up there with Vega Sicilia. Shows the versatility of the Tempranillo grape and its suitability to the warm climes of Spain. One of the 1001 Wines. 98 points from Jay Miller of the Wine Advocate. — 5 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Produced by Vega Sicilia and Bodegas Benjamin De Rothschild, aged in mostly French oak (new and 1 year old) for about 12 months, deep Ruby with aromas of fresh fruits and spice. On the palate flavors of fresh youthful berry fruit, cherry, licorice, vanilla and well integrated cedar. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit character, cacao and cedar character , very nice! — 8 days ago

Colin Cahoon

9.2

Dark cherry, cranberry, cinnamon, clove, American oak, leather, cola, caramel, black pepper, cocoa, and eucalyptus. Medium alcohol, medium tannin, and high acid. — 2 days ago

with Susan

Conrad Green

9.6

Cool and intense. Dark plum, spice, blood, iodine. Great balance. Delicious — 7 days ago

with Paul

Stephanie Baugh

9.2

Critic tasting note: "A dark color and warm aromas of plum, raisin and prune announce a fuller-bodied wine. In the mouth, this feels sappy and extracted, while black cherry and prune flavors are darker and fatter than what you find in most crianzas. On the finish, dark-fruit notes quickly give way to prune. Michael Schachner" - 88/100 — 6 days ago

Iwan

8.9

Classically styled Rioja - exactly what one should expect. Lovely plummy fruit, a little heavy on the vanilla notes for my taste. Great backbone of acidity. — 6 days ago

Conrad Green

9.5

(91/94/99) gorgeous and luscious. Dark fruit, intense black cherry. Sweetness and loads going on. Delicious — 7 days ago

with Paul

Conrad Green

9.1

Dried cherry, wood, roses, fragrant- light and pretty — 7 days ago

with Paul

Chris MacLean

8.9

This is fine, just not close to the quality and harmony of La Rioja Alta — 13 days ago

with Sarah