Floral, with berry aromas, it’s also quite charred and oaky, with mocha. It feels weighty despite displaying prickly acidity, and there’s a resiny feel to the palate as well. The flavors of baking spice, chocolate and blackberry run aside barrel-driven flavors. This is a big, oaky Garnacha. — (7/1/2012) —87

Tres Picos, or Three Peaks, ranks as a go-to wine for fans of round, smooth, slightly oaky reds. The bouquet is all mocha and smoky/oaky richness, while the sticky, rich palate deals blackberry and chewy, rooty medicinality. Oaky and spicy late, with licorice and warmth. The best thing is that it’s not heavy or overextracted despite being youthful and modern in style. ——M.S.(10/1/2010)—— 90