Wine Advocate #169 (Feb 2007) - Robert Parker - 94 points  Drink 2007-2025 - $54.00 (2003)
The 2003 El Puntido is similarly styled but built more for the long haul than the 2002. It has splendid aromas and layered, sweet, intense fruit and flavors with greater depth and breadth on the palate. It is a firmer effort which will surely evolve with several additional years of bottle age and drink well through 2025.

In der im Februar 2008 veröffentlichten TOP 100 Bestenliste des amerikanischen Weinmagazins "Wine-Enthusiast" belegt der El Puntido 2004 sensationell den Platz 1 der Wertung mit 96 Punkten. In die Liste des Wine-Enthusiast fließen sowohl qualitative als auch quantitative Faktoren (Preis) ein.    

Wine-Enthusiast 2/2008 - Viñedos de Paganos - El Puntido 2004 - 96 - $ 57Asexpected, the wine exhibits a dense black color, with mineral, burnt toast and dark fruit on the bouquet. The flavor profile offers cured meat, leather, graphite and plenty of blackberry, mocha, caramel and coffee. Beautiful modern Rioja. 4,000 cases made.