92 Points | International Wine Cellar , November/December 2010

($45; 70% garnacha and 30% carinena, raised in foudre Vivid red. High-pitched, exotic aromas of raspberry preserves, dried violet, incense and licorice combine with a serious undertone of smoky minerality and Asian spices. Sweet and precise, with lively red and dark berry flavors and notes of star anise and cinnamon and a silky texture. Blends depth, power and energy deftly and finishes on a seductive spicy note, with excellent, mineral-driven persistence. (Eric Solomon Selections, Charlotte, NC)