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  93 points Wine Enthusiast"A nose of mixed citrus fruits prepares the taste buds for nectarine, passion fruit, mango and lemon-sorbet flavors. A soft note of rose petal and honeysuckle lingers on the palate." 91 points Wine Spectator"A linear...

Jancis Robinson"Full bottle 1,399 g. Certified organic (Ecocert), biodynamic farming and winemaking. 100% Bastard Negre from Catalunya. Vines planted in 1974, from a single 0.63-ha vineyard called Les Terrasses del Serral – calcareous soils,...

93 points Wine Spectator"Appealing violet, tarry smoke and spice box notes play on the nose of this expressive red, with flavors of black plum reduction, red licorice, cured tobacco and singed orange peel on the palate. The fresh, lasting finish features...

95 points - Robert Parker The Wine Advocate"The 2020s feel very elegant, and the 2020 Paso Las Mañas, which mentions the Paraje El Chorro in Samaniego where the vines are, is no exception. It has a very lively palate that is effervescent with...

92+ points Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateAs I've explained in previous vintages, this wine is produced with grapes from the Sierra Cantabria in the village of Ábalos, so the 2020 Pies Negros is another village wine, even if it won't get the...

93 points Wine Advocate"There's a little more ripeness and concentration in the 2020 Parajes, which matured in well-seasoned (at least fourth use) barriques and a 5,000-liter oak foudre. It's a little rounder and creamier, a more powerful wine (it was...

90+ points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"I was less taken by the oak in the 2020 Altos de la Hoya, produced in a more commercial and mainstream way from ungrafted old Monastrell vines. But there's good fruit and depth here, a medium to full-bodied palate...

93 points Wine Enthusiast"Medium yellow in the glass, this wine offers pineapple, passion fruit and jasmine aromas. Its gorgeous texture fills the mouth with vivid white peach, apricot preserve, orange blossom and river rock flavors with a soft hint of...

Vinous Reverie NotesThis wine is considered the "Crianza" of the estate although Cal Grau prefers to vinify and mature each of their wines according to what is best for each vintage instead of strict schedules. The name is from an elderly lady of the...

99 Falstaff"Complex aroma on the nose with roasted nuts, raw cocoa and dried dark fruits. Looks extremely elegant and fresh. Dense, piquant, somewhat salty on the palate, spicy notes of lovage and dried herbs, well integrated, noticeable roasted notes...

95 points James Suckling"Savory aromas of subtle earthy berries, oranges, iron and hints of walnut, tobacco and mushrooms. Fine tannins with high acidity on the palate with juicy, savory berries and a long, citrusy finish. A hint of tertiary caramel...

Jancis Robinson"Labels and nomenclature a bit confusing … a blend of grapes of which Listán is just one.Very lively and interesting and complete. Great stuff. Sufficient acidity and lots of fruit. Overlay of sweetness but not a sweet wine...