The Wine Advocate - 30th Dec 2019 - Luis Gutiérrez - 2017 Garmón Continental • Garmón - 93/100 - 2020-2026 - $80
The 2017 Garmón was the first vintage fermented in their own winery, and the wine went through malolactic and an élevage of 18 months in barrique, but they increased the percentage of used barrels. The fruit is very clean and a mixture of red and black, and the tannins are soft, a bit grainy, with integrated oak. Like many of the 2017s from the family, the wine shows really well; they did a good job in a very challenging year. 50,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2019. They used more grapes from Moradillo and other villages where frost didn't reach. The result is that the 2017s keep the balance and poise and were even able to keep the volume.

Decanter - Expert Seleccion Ribera del Duero - Garmón Continental, Garmón 2017 - 95/100 - £40 
Displays the purity, power and elegance for which the Garcia family is known. Aromas of blue and black fruit, spliced with French oak, hints of balsam and a persuasive lift. Unique, pure and powerful; an eloquent statement from a winemaker who rejoices in old high-altitude vines. Drink 2022-2030. Alc 14.5