A young wine that doesn't taste like it. Normally, in young reds, you expect some excessive tannins – that "lip stuck to teeth" sensation – and some very zingy acidity. Somehow, shockingly, there's none of either in this wine.

SPI 91  The tannins are supple and unobtrusive and the acid adds a light edge of crispness that does nothing to undercut what is a truly amazing depth and richness. It smells and tastes like textbook, classic Ribera del Duero Tempranillo: black currants, black pepper, black cherry, black coffee – sensing a theme? – grilled bread, licorice, and chocolate. It shows extraordinary balance and finesse for a wine that basically not even a year old. It's retailing for around $20 and is worth a lot more. -Steve Body, The Seattle Post Intelligencer, 91 Points