Wine Advocate #200, Apr 2012, Neal Martin - Cims de Porrera "Classic" Cariñena 2007 - 92/100,
Drink: 2017 - 2027, $79The 2007 Classic Caranyana, sourced from pure Carinena vines between 60 and 105 years old and aged for 18 months in new French oak, is only produced in selected years. The nose is very well-defined with crisp red fruits, raspberry, blood orange, minerals and just a hint of vanilla emanating from the oak. The palate is full-bodied with firm tannins, notes of crisp blackberry, briary and a touch of black truffle that leads to a grippy, harmonious finish that deserves a decade to see what it can do. Excellent. Drink 2017-2027.