At 75% Garnacha and 25% Carinena, you get a solid, full-bodied wine with an extremely tight, spicy core of cherry fruit. The tannins are drying and full, and the oak is strong, especially in the finish. It’s a wine with a leafy, earthy character, not unlike Bordeaux. It should be a good ager if cellared properly. Best Buy.——M.S.(8/1/2000)—— 89