1 | Wine | $10 to $20, 86 or higher, 2007

"A glass-coating opaque purple color, it proffers aromas of mineral, underbrush, blueberry, blackberry, and milk chocolate. Velvety-textured and opulent on the palate, it has loads of flavor, enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish."

"It has a well-defined, harmonious nose of mocha, dark cherry, cranberry and cedar that wafts gently from the glass. The palate is very well-balanced with sappy dark berry fruit and crisp acidity. It shows good weight and a supple, pastille-like finish that is pure and silky smooth. This is an accomplished Reserva."

"Light and crisp, this red offers berry, herbal, smoke and cedar flavors over tart acidity, imparting focus and liveliness."

"Well-defined mulberry, cocoa and mint-scented bouquet that unfurls temptingly in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and crisp acidity, serving up notes of blackberry, melted asphalt, undergrowth and a sandalwood. The palate is medium-bodied with a touch of white pepper on the entry. It is underpinned by firm tannins: a solid structure that is classic in style, but one that melts and coalesces beautifully over the course of twenty minutes in the glass".

"Lush cherry-vanilla, pipe tobacco and mocha aromas are complemented by a sexy floral quality. Creamy and gently sweet, offering lively red and dark berry flavors, fully absorbed tannins and a late note of licorice. Very easy to drink, with good finishing clarity, breadth and an echo of dark chocolate."

"Located in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, this fully mature 2007 exhibits lots of tobacco leaf, red and black currants, spice box, oak and fruit."-Robert Parker

"A fruity aroma leads to flavors of currant, raspberry and red plum, with some citric accents. Finishes with an interesting mix of chocolate and strawberry."