Floral at the edges but dense in the middle, this 920-case wine offers balsam wood, leather and lemon peel aromas in front of sweet, almost sticky cherry and plum flavors. There’s wood and resin on the palate, while the feel is saturated and almost candied. A very rich and modern type of Monastrell that should be drunk soon.——M.S.(6/1/2009)—— 86

Smooth on the nose, with baked-fruit aromas along with touches of forest and mineral. For a previously untried Monastrell from southern Yecla, we like the wine’s light fruit character and apple-skin tannins. Finishes with spice and cinnamon. Drinking very well now.——M.S.(12/15/2007)—— 88