Smells like red licorice nibs and stemmy, candied fruit, while the palate is medium bodied, reasonably well balanced and juicy, with berry and plum flavors. It darkens a bit on the finish, where chocolate notes enter the picture. Good for what is a very regular wine. ——M.S.(6/1/2010)—— 84

This Cabernet-Tempranillo blend is even-keeled and solid from start to finish. The palate shows good raspberry and cherry fruit, and the mouthfeel holds its form until the very end, when a touch of tomato and oak enter the picture. A nice wine for the money.——M.S.(8/1/2007)—— 86