Randy Fuller

9.2

This wine is fairly dark colored and smells of blackberry fruit and tar. It’s not a very complex nose. The palate brings similar earth tones, very bold and dark, with none of the oak spice that generally finds its way into a red wine. The tannins are rather soft, but there is enough there to make it a decent pairing with a steak. If you have never tasted an unoaked red wine, it’s worth a $20 bill with some change back. — a month ago

Donald Williams

9.3

Among many perfect wines expertly crafted by El Jefe, this was perfect with barbecued ribs. — 4 years ago

with Bonnie

Justin Wade

9.0

Wrote good. Not syrupy. Good flavor. — 5 years ago

Donald Williams

9.5

Despite its age, this was fantastic. Part of a three year vertical. Looking forward to the ’05 and ‘06. Thanks to el Jefe. — a month ago

with Bonnie

Donald Williams

9.5

Graciano. Nobody does Spanish varietals like el Jefe. — 2 years ago

with Bonnie

Meghan Boyle

9.2

I loved how smooth this wine was - I had it two different nights - on a girl’s night with heavy apps and it even suprisingly paired well with different pasta salads, dips and charcuterie. I had it the second night with keftedes and thought it complemented them well. — 4 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Another excellent vintage of this Washington State Tempranillo! Deep ruby core with a garnet rim. Intense aromas of black raspberry, dried herbs, baking spices and graphite . Black raspberry/cherry fruit on the palate with notes of beef jerky, orange zest, baking spices and dried herbs. Long and earthy finish. Medium-plus body and quite fruit forward and savory. Nicely concentrated with fine grained tannins. This bottle was perfectly aged. — 6 months ago

Virginia Thomas

9.2

Jefe and T in Chicago — 3 years ago

Nick Langston

9.0

Peppery, balanced, drier than el jefe, but no less drinkable. — 4 years ago

Jeff Rausch

8.9

Very tasty, good right out of the bottle, but better with aeration. — 6 years ago