88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "($15 list; includes 10% each of bastardo and arauxa) Bright ruby. Black raspberry and cherry on the nose, with notes of cracked pepper, licorice and violet adding complexity. Refreshingly bitter dark berry flavors are given spine by a tangy mineral quality and betray no rough edges. Finishes with mouthwatering acidity and a bitter cherry skin quality. This will be very flexible at the table. (Sep/Oct 2009)"

Production: 500 cases. Vine age: 50 years old average.