November 14, 2014 - Firm acidity, very light oak compared to Spanish Tempranillo's. Sour plum and cherry. Firm grip and may be a bit harsh for some.
October 13, 2013 - leathery, smoky
May 17, 2013 - ruby red in color. cherry, dark berry, spice, earth, cedar, on the nose. cherry, earth, cedar, blackberry, on the palate. medium acid on the finish.
January 12, 2013 - From memory. Really nice. Berry fruits but with a bramble and depth. Remember really enjoying it.
June 9, 2012 - 2012 TAPAS (Tempranillo Advocates, Producers and Amigos Society) Tasting (Fort Mason Festival Pavillon, San Francisco, California): Medium dark cherry red color; mature, baked berry, baked cherry nose; mature, baked berry, baked cherry palate; medium-plus finish
February 7, 2012 - (Includes some Touriga and Graciano)
Nose - savory, smoked alder, blackberry, cinnamon, kirsh.
Round soft kirsh, blackberry, cinnamon, red plum.