"Elderberries, blackcurrants, blackberries and tea leaves. Full-bodied and intense on the palate, driving home a wealth of dark fruit and chewy tannins. Drink in 2021." - James Suckling (July 2019), 91 pts
"Made from an unusual (for Rioja) blend of Tempranillo with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from five different Rioja Alavesa villages, this is a serious, new French and American oak-aged red with plenty of tannic backbone, aromas of graphite and cassis and dense blackberry and mocha flavors. 2021-26." - TIM ATKIN RIOJA 2020 SPECIAL REPORT, February 2020, 93 pts
"A saturated color and aromas of ripe black fruits, perfumed oak, vanilla and oud wood are welcoming, while this Reserva feels lush but also racy due to vital core acidity. Toasty oak and deep berry flavors finish long and smoky. Drink now or hold through 2027. - MICHAEL SCHACHNER" - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (June/July 2020), 93 pts
"A ripe, flavorful Rioja with ripe berries and lots of old, toasted oak. Coffee character as well. Medium to full body, chewy tannins and a vanilla finish. A little overdone, but it’s still very attractive. Drink or hold." - James Suckling (October 2020), 91 pts
"Berry and chocolate with some cedar and vanilla. Full-bodied, yet tight and reserved, with firm tannins and a long, fresh finish. Tempranillo. Drinkable now, but a year or two of bottle age will soften it even more."
"Brilliant violet. Expressive dark berry, cherry cola and vanilla aromas are complemented by suggestions of pipe tobacco and candied flowers. Lush and open-knit, offering appealingly sweet black and blue fruit flavors that tighten up and become sweeter with air. Polished tannins frame a very long, smooth finish featuring hints of cherry preserves and baking spices. Raised in a 50/50 combination of French and American oak. - Josh Raynolds"
"Racy red plums, mineral and red berries on the nose, followed by an elegant, medium-bodied palate with silky and juicy tannins. A reserved and nuanced Rioja with nice length in the end. Drink now."