Tim Atkin | Sweet, aromatic, coconutty oak on the nose. Attractive. Spicy, full-bodied, balsamic, with bramble and spicy red-berry fruit. A wine that would appeal to traditional Rioja lovers. Scented, structured, with the acidity to age. | 91

Simon Field | Deep ruby, bright; then a nose dominated by red and black fruits, harmonious together, each contributing to a positivity. Warming, generous, oaky, with creamy appeal at its core. The palate is plush, forward, texturally tight-knit yet fulsome, the structure struggling to corset the vagaries of indulgence. The complexity of the spice, the white pepper and the mace, underlines seriousness of intent and a capacity to age. | 92

Andrew Jefford | Dark black-red though translucent. Sweet plum fruits, attractive and poised, swim out of the vanilla haze. Lively, brisk, and fresh on the palate, with plenty of balancing acidity and a little tow of tannin. Refreshing Rioja for drinking before too long. | 89