Borsao Berola 2016 …  91 pts .. Best values

This red is thick yet fresh, fruit-centered but with savory elements for balance.

Blackberry, currant, licorice, cocoa and loamy earth flavors mingle over firm, well-integrated tannins,

focused by balsamic acidity. In the modern style. Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.  — TM

Cabriola 2016 …  91 pts

Full-bodied, yet fresh and lively, this red delivers bold flavors of cherry compote, dried fig, cocoa, toast and licorice.

Light, firm tannins and citrusy acidity keep this focused.

Garnacha, Syrah and Mazuelo. — TM

Tres picos 2017 … 90 pts

Smoky, toasty and cocoa notes frame a core of ripe blackberry, currant, blood orange and licorice flavors in this fruit-

centered red. Well-integrated tannins and orange peel acidity keep this focused.— TM

Zarihs 2016 … 93pts

This red marries the ripe fruit and toasty oak of the international style with a savory, rustic character.

A thick, polished texture, supported by well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity, carries dark plum, black pepper,

soy sauce and loamy earth flavors that are seamless and long.— TM