Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2008 Brozal is a field blend of 80% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, and 10% Garnacha aged for 10 months in 50% new French oak. Deep crimson-colored, it offers up aromas of damp...

About this Wine: Created in 2002, Quinta Sardonia is a joint project between star winemaker Peter Sisseck of Pingus (Ribera del Duero) and Jerome Bougnaud. Located just 400 meters from the...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: ($35; 97% tempranillo with 3% graciano) Deep ruby. Fresh red berries and Asian spices on the nose. Richer cherry and dark berries on the palate, with a sexy floral note adding...

About this Wine: The Rioja vineyards for Telmo Rodriguez' wines are in the eastern part of the region, in Lanciego. It is here, on the clay and calcerous slopes, that some of the most interest...

About this Wine: Baron de Ley Rioja Gran Reserva defines the beauty and quality of traditionally styled Rioja. This is a true classic showing finesse combined with power and built to stand the...

Wine Spectator: This bold red delivers expressive flavors of black cherry, raspberry, chocolate, licorice and mineral, backed by firm tannins under a dense, plush texture. Fruit-forward and m...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: Familia Nin-Ortiz's 2009 Planetes de Nin is sourced from a contiguous 11 acre parcel all planted on llicorella and farmed biodynamically. The wine is made up of 70% Garnacha a...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2010 Casajus Vendimia Seleccionada comes from five vineyards. It is fermented in small stainless steel tanks and then aged in new and used Allier barrels for 14 months. It...

Cory Gowan: Dark opaque purple from core to rim. Big and concentrated but still soft, with pure aromas of red cherry and raspberry, Eastern spice, vanilla, and crème de cassis, coupled wi...

Wine Spectator: A plush texture carries rich flavors of brandied cherry, dark chocolate, cocoa and mountain herbs in this expressive red. The tannins are firm but well-integrated, and the fin...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2005 Premium is sourced from the estate's oldest vines, some of them over 100 years. Malolactic fermentation was in new French oak followed by aging in another set of new ...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2009 As Sortes is also 100% Godello aged for 8 months in foudre sourced from 14 hectares of estate vineyard. Medium straw-colored, it offers up an expressive nose of miner...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2008 Clos Martinet, like the Martinet Bru, is a bit more forward and graceful than its 2007 sibling. Nevertheless, it contains enough structure and balance to drink well f...

About this Wine: An homage to traditional Rioja winemaking, Baron de Ley 7 Viñas is made from all seven grape varieties permitted by the D.O. including Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha, Mazuelo...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Deep ruby. Ripe, heady aromas of candied plum, blackberry and potpourri. Rich and fleshy in the mouth, with lively acidity lifting the creamy dark berry and rose pastille fl...

Wine Spectator: This sleek red shows cranberry, cherry, tobacco and orange peel notes over firm tannins. Lively and expressive, with a bright floral finish. Drink now through 2014. -TM