90-93 Point Wines:

The 2020 El Pedrosal, which is sold under the brand Cepa Gavilán, wants to be a balanced, fresh and Atlantic red produced with Tinto Fino. It matured in barrel for 12 months and has 14.5% alcohol and good acidity and freshness.... Read More

Rich, powerful and voluminous on the attack, silken and juicy in the mid-palate with excellent length and persistence, and a long spicy well-balanced finish including toasted notes provided by the French wood.

Aromas of cherries, sweet spices, tobacco leaves and coffee. Medium-bodied with slightly rough tannins, but pleasingly chewy and spicy.

A fresh nose with good depth and complexity. Spiced cherries, berries, dark chocolate and touches of wet earth and mushrooms. Medium-bodied and succulent on the palate, with lots of juicy fruit and a very long, fine-grained finish.... Read More

Their most gastronomical red is the 2020 Selección Especial, a blend of the four traditional varieties from Rioja—Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo and Graciano—fermented in oak vats. Half of the destemmed... Read More

Blanco Muga combines Viura, Garnacha Blanca and Malvasía from Rioja. The crisp, intense nose is fragrant with tropical nuances of apple and pear. This is dry, with a crisp freshness and creamy texture, combining richness... Read More

A rich, savory thread of tobacco, smoke and ground coffee underscores flavors of creamed cherry and blackberry fruit, black olive, orange peel and cocoa powder in this fresh and focused red. Medium-bodied and well-knit, with lightly... Read More

This violet-red-colored wine has a bouquet of black cherry, orange zest and forest floor. It is juicy at first, with flavors of cherry and strawberry and then rigid tannins step in, joined by notes of dark chocolate, violet and... Read More

Ripe plum and berry aromas come with vanilla and baking spice notes on the nose. A firm and direct palate has energy and pop, while blackberry and cassis flavors are a touch saucy in front of a sturdy finish.

This deep red‑violet‑colored wine has a nose of cherry, hazelnut and orange peel. It is bright on entry, then gum‑drying tannins settle in on the palate, bearing flavors of berry preserves, cranberry, cedar, mocha and juniper... Read More

Made from early harvested Mediterranean Garnacha. This is a "Gredos" style Garnacha, bright, mineral, and floral, ripe without excess.Winery.

A balanced, medium-bodied red, with firm, fine tannins providing plush texture, revealing a fresh mix of ripe red and black cherry, Mediterranean herb, red licorice and vanilla notes. Spiced finish.

Very intense red color, almost black. Very complex and intense aromas. Marked notes of red fruits and black olives, perfectly integrated with notes of spices and coffee from its maturation in barrels. Wine with great body and... Read More

Fine spices, blackberries, cocoa powder and graphite. This is juicy and flavorful on the palate, with a full body and a heap of dusty tannins. Tight, structured and pretty long.

A deliciously dark-fruited tempranillo that has aromas and flavors of grilled herbs, charcoal and black plums. Hints of soy, too. It’s full-bodied with ripe, mellow tannins.

Very dark on the nose, with lots of raw spices, charcoal and some green peppercorns on top of the blackberries. Very full-bodied and spicy. Almost a bit monolithic, despite the fine-grained tannins. Quite a unique style.... Read More

Long and creamy, this elegant red is structured by supple tannins and juicy acidity, a fine frame for the appealing range of baked black cherry, fig cake, mocha and sage. Fresh, spiced finish. Drink now through 2028.

This wine is lush, with aromas of apple, apricot, orange marmalade, acacia honey and toasted vanilla on the nose. The flavors on the palate are baked white peach, nectarine and candied orange zest, intertwined with ginger, clove,... Read More

My favorite of the two sparkling Cavas is the non-vintage Brut Reserva Cava. Made from a classic blend (for this area) of Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada planted in limestone and clay soils, the wine spends 24 months on its lees... Read More

A mix of spicy floral and herbal tones waft up from the 2017 Molino del Piano Rosso di Montalcino, joined by ripe strawberry and rich balsamic tones. On the palate, soft textures give way to ripe cherry-berry fruits, framed and... Read More

Dark-fruited, classic aromas of blackcurrants, cedar and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and acidity, showing notes of blackberries, cassia bark, dried herbs and leather. Very savory and austere. Made from... Read More

A gutsy version, with smoky mesquite-edged red currant and cherry notes that are nicely rounded on the supple palate. Reveals wild herbs, spices and rooibos tea along the silky finish, which is held in check by softened yet present... Read More

Flavors of cherry, strawberry, sanguine, iron and Mediterranean scrub are supported by a solid structure in this red, which is balanced overall, with dusty tannins and a resonant finish. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.... Read More

This is mineral and dialed-back on fruit, but is flavorful nonetheless, with plenty of blanched-almond, crushed-stone and citrus-pith aromas. It’s medium-bodied, cool and compact.