2016 Wine from Spain

jamessuckling.com, 95 points: Impressive fresh, peppery and spicy aromas with dark berries and graphite. The palate has glossy, ripe tannins and an attractive, long, shimmery finish. Full of interest and detail. Saturated with flavor. Drink or hold.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96 points: As I saw with Las Gravas, the only problem with the 2016 Pie Franco is that I tasted it next to the superb 2017. Surprisingly enough, it feels riper than the 2017, when the year was colder and wetter. It has persistent...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 98 points: The floral, aromatic and citrusy 2016 Espectacle del Montsant has unusual finesse and freshness. It's a powerful Garnacha that feels light on its feet but with great inner strength, refined tannins and great acidity...

jamessuckling.com, 98 points: This is sleek and racy with a polish and beauty that is incredible. Full body, ultra-fine tannins that touch you at the beginning and take you down to a gorgeous depth of fruit. Super. A great single vineyard wine. Drink...

jebdunnuck.com, 98 points: Made from 100% very old vine Tempranillo and aged 20 months in French oak, the 2016 Aalto Ps is a thrilling, brilliant effort that offers both richness and elegance. Boasting beautifully pure notes of crème de cassis...

Vinous, 92 points: Inky violet. Lush dark fruits, licorice and a touch of cola on the deeply scented nose. Broad and smooth in texture, offering ripe blackberry and cherry preserve flavors and a subtle touch of spiciness. Round, even...