87 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '09 Montebuena Rioja has spice box, lavender, black cherry, and blackberry in the bouquet; nicely balanced and concentrated.

Spain. Spice, lavender, black cherry, and blackberry in the bouquet; nicely balanced and concentrated. 13.5% ABV

Napa Valley. A concentrated and persistent floral and green apple aroma with a medium body. 13.8% ABV

Loaded with juicy red fruit and blueberry, complemented by notes of vanilla and toast. 13.4% ABV

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR! An enormous wine that combines power and finesse with deep, rich, concentrated currant, black cherry and spicy plum flavors that are tight and closed.