89(+?) Points | International Wine Cellar , November/December 2010

($13; 85% garnacha del pais and garnacha peluda and 15% syrah, aged in a combination of new and older French and American barriques Ruby-red. Deep, youthfully bound-up aromas of blackberry, cassis, licorice and woodsmoke. Chewy dark fruit flavors show very good depth, complemented by notes of tarragon and candied violet. Slow to reveal itself, but the fruit is plenty deep; the finish closes with impressive thrust and dusty tannins. Needs a little time to unfold. (Eric Solomon Selections, Charlotte, NC)