Rotllan Torra Autor Crianza 2010

(40% garnacha, 40% carinena and 20% cabernet sauvignon; aged in American oak): Opaque ruby. Sexy dark berry, spicy oak and floral pastille aromas show an energetic quality and pick up a smoky nuance with air. Fleshy and broad on entry, then tighter in the middle, offering sweet cherry-cola and cassis flavors and a touch of bitter chocolate. A vanilla note adds an exotic touch to the finish, which lingers with smoky persistence. Score - 90. (Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, Sept./Oct. 2013)