Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 99, November/December 2001 ($70) Medium ruby. Complex, vibrant, very expressive aromas of cherry, bitter chocolate, eucalyptus, mocha, clove oil and sexy oak. Lively and penetrating, with terrific clarity of flavor and verve. Finishes very long, with firm, fine tannins.

Community Tasting Notes (average 90.6 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 10 notes)

Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 130

Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 130 on Aug-00

Rating for Spain-Dominiaciones de Origen (DO)-Rioja: 82 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: quite possibly over the hill<br/>

Sensationell komplex klassisch, wie ein burgunder, elegant2009 noch jung genug, toller wein