Even more remarkable is the 2012 Solanera Vinas Viejas, a blend of 70% Mourvedre, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Grenache aged 10 months in a combination of French and American oak. A custom cuvee that is only available through importer Eric Solomon, this amazing red wine displays notes of lead pencil shavings, acacia flowers, black raspberries, blueberries and black currants. This full-bodied, intense 2012 tastes like it should cost three to five times as much. Full-bodied, stunningly pure and textured, it should last for 4-5 years, possibly longer. Drink 2013-2018.

Robert Parker (Wine Advocate #1113, Nov 2013)

70% Monastrell, 15% Cabernet, 15% Garnacha. 10 months in oak. Mid to deep garnet. Ripe biscuit-like sweetness with some dried-fruit notes, especially fig. Bottle accidentally chilled but I think this may help with the freshness. That same dried-fig flavour on the palate, rounded but thick tannins. Lots of gratifying flavour but a bit soupy in texture. (JH)

70% Monastrell with Cabernet Sauvignon and Garnacha Tintorera. Toasty and chock full of flavour, albeit of a slightly ersatz kind. Those barrels it was aged for 10 months in, what were they exactly? Not for purists, but for those who value oomph, and don’t mind a bit of clove, this is great! Drying finish. (JR)