Wine Spectator 91 Points: This full-bodied version is balanced and well-knit, enlivened by racy acidity and a fragrant tang of fresh herbs, offering flavors of kirsch, toast, fig cake and smoke wrapped around taut tannins. Ends with a juicy, spicy finish. Garnacha, Syrah and Mazuelo. Drink now through 2029.

This wine opens with dark fruits and a hint of toast and smoke on the nose. On the palate this fine textured, robust wine bursts with succulent red and black cherries, mixed berries, and some well-integrated smoke and spice. 

Grilled preparations, Hors d'oeuvres, Mexican, Red Meat, Roasted Root Vegetables, Sausage, Slow-smoked Barbeque/BBQ Sauce, Tapas