90 points, a "Smart Buys" designation and #52 on the "Top 100 of 2008" from Wine Spectator: "A silky texture carries expressive flavors of black plum, violet, licorice and smoke in this focused, balanced red. Has good intensity yet remains vibrant and accessible. Drink now through 2012." (09/08) This is a newer vintage of a K&L staff favorite. The raw materials that went into this wine were incredible, so it's not surprising that it shows the same spicy aromatics and hints of licorice as the 2001. Black fruit and black pepper and sweet oiled leather fill the mid-palate and carry over to the finish. Supple tannins and good acid, this is an easy-drinking beauty that's an amazing value, too!
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2010 Bodegas Volver "Tarima Hill" Monastrell Alicante $13.99
2006 Bodegas Casa Juan Señor de Lesmos Crianza Rioja $12.99
2010 Castillo de Monseran Garnacha Cariñena $7.99
2007 Viña Eguía Reserva Rioja (Elsewhere $20) $14.99
2012 Quinta da Aveleda Vinho Verde $8.99
