I was very excited about this wine — and though it was good, my high expectations were perhaps too unrealistic.

20% Cabernet, 20% Grenache (60 year old vines), 20% Merlot, 20% Tempranillo and 20% Syrah from Terra Alta (near Priorat). They make about 4,000 cases — 3,000 go to the U.S.

Nice color. White pepper, cherries, licorice, pencil box, mineral notes — good finish, not a lot of depth — but a nice enough wine for burgers, pizza, pasta — quite nice at the price point (around 10 dollars).

If I were rating this wine I would give it 87 or 88 points — it’s an interesting wine and a good value. Imported by Ole wines. Originally started by college students — they focus on bringing innovative and value wines from Spain to the U.S. market. They now import about 100 different wines.