January 5, 2022 - Probably past peak. Brick red with medium tears. Quite a bit of oak aromas remaining; notably some coconut, vanilla, and spice (presumably they used American Oak on this vintage?). Good acidity still with balanced tannins, but not much flavor left.
January 21, 2013 - Rich Tempranillo that had some black fruits and acidity to match with food. Opened up a little but I think this is as good as it is going to get.
November 19, 2012 - Very rich with chocolate notes. A good BBQ wine.
September 12, 2012 - Clove and spice on the nose. Dark cherry, fig, clove on the palate. Maybe a little bit past it's prime, but still very enjoyable.
April 13, 2011 - Fruit fading. Should have opened earlier.
December 30, 2010 - I guess I just don't like Tempranillo
November 18, 2010 - Delish. Rustic aromatics, beautiful color and great acidity. Still has plenty of life left. A great food wine.
October 18, 2009 - Dense and plummy on the forepalate like the Ribera del Dueros it's modeled after, with some spicy chocolate aromas to accompany the big dark fruit, but also dulled by oak and a touch bitter/woody on the somewhat short and thin finish. Consistent over three nights; i.e. it didn't deepen or grow. Poor QPR at $33.
January 9, 2009 - Kind of funky. Even as the last bottle for the night this could not rise above the obscure. If you want Tempranillo get it from Spain
December 25, 2008 - Light and woody. A little rough for my taste. Shallow finish.