Jul 06, 2021

By Josh Raynolds – July 6, 2021
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Descarte 2017
"Opaque ruby. Powerful, smoke- and spice-accented dark berry and cherry aromas, plus floral and vanilla accents that build in the glass."
93 points

Mantel Blanco Verdejo 2020
"Light, bright straw. Meyer lemon, melon, white peach and a hint of succulent herbs on the perfumed nose.”
90 points

Mantel Blanco Sauvignon Blanc 2020
"Limpid gold. Fresh citrus fruits and green apple on the nose and palate; an herbal nuance builds with air."
89 points

Sotomonte Verdejo 2020
"Vivid straw. Lemon pith, pear skin and a hint of fennel on the nose and in the mouth. Supple and broad, showing no rough edges and a hint of tangerine on the supple, clinging finish, which echoes the fennel note. 2021-2023."
89 points

Arrocal 2019
“Deep violet. Spice-accented cherry and blackberry aromas, along with hints of licorice and vanilla.”
90 points

Arrocal Selección 2018
"Saturated ruby. Smoke- and spice-accented cherry, cassis, vanilla and mocha aromas show fine definition and pick up a hint of cured tobacco as the wine opens up.”
93 points

Arrocal Ángel 2016
"Deep, shimmering ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes spice-accented red and blue fruits, and floral, vanilla and licorice notes emerge as the wine opens up.”
94 points

Egeo 2020
"Vivid yellow. Pungent, spice-accented pear and Meyer lemon scents are complemented by hint of succulent herbs and beeswax.”
91 points

Legado del Moncayo Garnacha 2020
"Limpid violet. Primary red and blue fruit aromas are complemented by building floral and spice accents.”
90 points

Legado del Moncayo Garnacha Blanca 2020
"Glistening straw. Fresh pear, melon and tangerine aromas and flavors are complemented by a minerally nuance that builds in the glass.”
89 points

Acentor Garnacha 2019
"Deep magenta. Spice-accented dark berry, cherry and licorice aromas are complemented by suggestions of cola and mocha.”
90 points

Pago De La Jaraba Sauvignon Blanc 2020
"Bright straw. Meyer lemon, nectarine, succulent herbs and a gingery nuance on the nose.”
89 points

Viña Jaraba Cosecha 2019
"Brilliant ruby. Dried cherry, dark berries, licorice and a hint of fresh herbs on the nose and in the mouth.”
89 points

Viña Jaraba Selección Especial 2018
"Deep, vivid magenta. Oak-accented cherry and red currant scents are complemented by hints of licorice and vanilla.”
89 points

Viña Jaraba Reserva 2016
"Full ruby. Cherry, dark berries, vanilla and a hint of smokiness on the perfumed nose.”
90 points

Prima 2018
"Saturated ruby. Cherry, floral and vanilla qualities on the nose, along with building spice and tobacco notes.”
91 points

San Roman 2017
"Deep violet. Heady black and blue fruit, incense, vanilla and floral oil scents take on suggestions of vanilla and licorice with air.”
94 points