Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 116, September/October 2004. ($100) Bright red-ruby. Flamboyant nose combines cassis, black pepper and smoky French oak. Sweet on the palate but with lovely cut, thanks to firm acidity. flavors similar to the aromas. Finishes with building tannins and strong oakiness.

Community Tasting Notes (average 90.5 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 38 notes)

Rating for Spain-Dominiaciones de Origen (DO)-Rioja: 94 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>