Press, Ratings and Reviews
Ratings by RobertParker.com
The Independent Consumer's Guide to Fine Wines
2004 Bodegas Y Vinedos de Murcia
Pico Madama
Rating: 93 points
The 2004 Pico Madama is composed of 55% Monastrell
and 45% Petit Verdot. The former was aged in American
oak and the latter in French oak for 13 months before
being bottled unfiltered. The deep purple/opaque color is
followed by floral and smoke aromas leading to a
full-bodied wine with flavors of blackberry, black
currants, licorice and a hint of mineral from the
limestone soil. This layered wine is ripe and sweet and
should last for another decade. Based on this effort, it
would seem that the hard to ripen Petit Verdot does very
well in the warm Jumilla climate. By the way, if you
should see the 2003 Pico Madama on the shelf, do not
hesitate. It is nearly as good as the 2004.
—Jay Miller (Feb 2007)
2004 Castillo de Fuemayor Gran
Familia
Rating: 89 points
Gran Familia, a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10%
Graciano, is one of the best values I tasted for this Spanish
report. It is medium to dark ruby in color with first class
aromatics consisting of smoke, cedar, and leather. The
wine has remarkable depth of flavor and length for its
humble price. This is a super value in Rioja.
—Jay Miller (Feb 2007)
2005 Principe de Viana El Burro
Kickass Garnacha
Rating: 89 points
Drink: 2007-2012
The 2005 El Burro “Kickass” Garnacha was fermented in
tank and barrel aged 4 months in American oak. Tasting
like a village Cotes du Rhone, this purple colored wine
has aromas of kirsch and garrigue, ripe cherry and jammy
red currant flavors, and enough structure to last for 3-5
years. It is an excellent value. This wine deftly reveals
both elegance and power.
—Jay Miller (Feb 2007)
2005 Bodegas Lozano Rojo Mojo
Shiraz
Rating: 86 points
The 2005 Rojo Mojo Shiraz, a 100% Syrah, stainless
steel fermented and aged wine, shows surprising varietal
character in its smoky, meaty nose. The fruit is forward
and juicy with very good length. It is the perfect
accompaniment to spicy Italian sausages or a grilled lamb
steak.
—Jay Miller (Feb 2007)
2004 Tagonius Alta Marca
Rating: 87 points
The 2004 Alta Marca, a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20%
Syrah, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, is deep purple in
color and offers plenty of black currants in the nose. On
the palate currant and spice flavors have excellent depth
and a supple texture. There is a lot of wine here for the
money.
—Jay Miller (Feb 2007)
2003 Tagonius Crianza
Rating: 90 points
Drink: 2007-2015
As for the 2003 Crianza, made from a blend of 45%
Tempranillo, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Syrah
aged for 9 months in a mixture of new French and
American oak, it exhibits aromas of cedar, earth, black
currant, and blueberry. This is followed by a
medium-bodied wine with layers of black fruits, ripe
tannin, and a pure finish. This fine effort can be enjoyed
now and over the next 6-8 years.
—Jay Miller (Feb 2007)
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