90 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '07 Cune Reserva has a well-defined, harmonious nose of mocha, dark cherry, cranberry and cedar that wafts gently from the glass. palate is very well-balanced.

90 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '10 Cune Crianza is extremely aromatic, with clean raspberry aromas; palate is velvety, really easy to drink, with clean flavors and good persistence.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. A fresh and feisty white wine, the '04 Cune Monopole is a delicious white Rioja with clean and crisp flavors; drinks quite fine; superb with a simple seafood course.

87 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '08 Buried Cane Cabernet is light and lively; offers pretty cherry and spice flavors on a modest frame, lingering nicely.

Bitter Truth

The aroma is sweet, light brown sugar on the nose. Its taste is vanilla spice on the mid palate and its finish is peppery and mild, sweet molasses.

Created from a rice strain extinct in Japan for 60 years, this sake is floral and aromatic with a nutty quality. Semi-sweet.