Simon Field | Again, a very modest rosehip color. Generally, these Grenache varietals have held color well, despite the reputation of the varietal and regardless of provenance. It is somewhat paradoxical, therefore, to be suspicious where there is a wine that is lighter in color! The palate has lift and attractive soft-spice characteristics; a lick of pepper for sure, but still one feels a little short changed, the integrity and complexity of a really top rank examples missing, an elusive feature unfortunately eluding this particular example! | 87

Andrew Jefford | Pale, light, and translucent. More savory and less fragrant and light than [the Comando G Rozas Premier 1er Vino de Paraje], without the same sweet-fruited tonalities. Not quite as pristine; some dogginess/protein trace, which does blow off a bit after a while. On the palate, those aromatic false notes aren’t apparent to me, and we have a wine that begs to be compared to [the Comando G Rozas Premier 1er Vino de Paraje], since it has exactly the same unique structure and articulation. That wine is more sweet and graceful and charming; this has better depth, penetration, and drive and, overall, is “more serious” though (as tasted) is perhaps less aromatically impeccable. Both are superb and singular. Every Grenache/Garnacha fan should make sure these wines are on their radar. | 91

David Williams | Super-reductive, unfortunately, with rustic tannin, but something intriguing, too: a wild herb and strawberry combination that is very promising. Has the winemaking let down the fruit? | 85