Jay Kline

8.9

From the master, Raul Perez with fruit sourced from his family estate, the Joven (rabbit label) is predominately Mencia from 40-60 year old vines and aged in INOX.

Splash decanted directly before service; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2023 pours a deep purple color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of blackberries, Montmorency cherry, horse blanket, purple flowers, licorice, and crushed rock. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Charming, rustic stuff. Drink now through 2030. — 2 months ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

Great wine with sea food. Crispy and mineral. — 4 years ago

M

9.1

Glou glou mineraly, tasty litro org, — 6 years ago

Ethan Karas

9.2

South Africa throwback. Very good. — 8 months ago

Jess

9.0

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of baked red fruit, baking spice.
Dry. Flavors of ripe raspberry, cherry, cinnamon, anise, candied red berry finish. Medium-rich, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 10 months ago

Marc o'meara

8.9

Corner shop purchase...
— 5 years ago

Nicolas Duchesneau

8.9

Bon vin de semaine! L’élevage est encore un peu trop présent pour se mériter un 9/10. — 6 years ago

Benjamin Hickey

8.9

Great with the food but a little sharp on its own. — 8 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Nose is classic Touriga National violets, cherry liqueur, and earthy crushed stone. Soft and mouthfilling, it’s intensely minerally on the palate, with enough dark cherry extract fruit to keep it from being too one-dimensional. Tannins are super-soft, and there is abundant acidity.

UPDATE. A few hours later interesting notes of cinnamon are emerging. — 2 years ago

Sanjay k

9.1

Amazing taste right out of the bottle. Did not drink well after a few days. — 6 years ago