Carlos Mata

9.6

Very solemn ruby note with gorgeous transparency. Fascinating nose of wild berries fruit basket, licorice, leather, strawberries; quite complex. Incredible elegance from entrance to exit, long passage showing gorgeous structure of soft and long tannins. Very exotic and luring traits. Explosive acidity in the third quarter, along with exotic latex flavors. Very long and lingering finish. 95 pts. — 11 years ago

Carlos Mata

9.2

Deep and solemn dark ruby and crimson red with pretty brilliance. You can barely see your fingers through the wine. Very pleasing and complete nose of dark cherry compote and rubarb. Great depth on this wine right away, from entrance to third quarter. Very daring blend, showing high fruit and agressive tannins. High tannins supporting a fruit bomb that takes you to a very, very long and interesting finish. Structure and fruit galore that behaves like a young australian shiraz. Take this wine to a fine barbecue, rather than a paella. A hearty stew would do this wine well too. 91 pts. — 11 years ago