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"Bursting with berry flavor, our Red Blend is all mocha, fresh-picked raspberry and black cherry goodness. Hailing from northeastern Spain's dynamic Catalunya region, our Berry Smooth Red Wine blends Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in a juicy, unoaked compilation that's as enchanting as it is flavorful. A long maceration captures the pinnacle of flavor from the grapes, translating to intense aromas and flavors of freshly picked raspberry and black cherry alongside a hint of forest floor. Mocha-spiked cream and spice on the finish keep this medium-bodied red richly fun. Warm and smooth, it's a delectable blend."

"Copious amounts of rich raspberry, black cherry and currant fruit. Medium-bodied and ripe with good glycerin, purity, texture and balance, it should drink nicely for 2-3 years." -Robert Parker

"It reveals copious aromas of raspberry jam, black currants, kirsch, flowers and forest floor, full body, terrific fruit, lots of complexity already, and a multidimensional mouthfeel."-Robert Parker

"It has a mellow bouquet of dried herbs, terracotta tiles and dusky black fruit that is very well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin: tart red berried fruit, laced with tobacco and dried herbs on the dry, crisp finish. This is a superb classical Rioja Crianza."

"Fresh lime and orange zest aromas are lifted by talc and mint notes. Taut citrus and green apple flavors pick up a gingery nuance with air and show an intense mineral character. Textbook nervy, focused verdejo, finishing with very good precision and spicy persistence."

"It has a well-defined strawberry, Morello and shortcake-scented bouquet infused with fennel and licorice. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, expressive red berry fruit tinged with burnt toast and white pepper, and an elegant, caressing finish that speaks of its place. This is a very commendable Rioja."

"Aromas of underbrush, brier, spice box, lavender, and assorted black fruits leads to a mouth-filling wine with good balance, some complexity, and 1-2 years of aging potential (not that there is any reason to defer gratification)."