Bokisch has made a Tempranillo- that’s relatively light in body, bursting with an earthy tobacco tone, with a backbone of leather. The palate feels velvety, with soft but structured tannins, bearing black cherry and dark chocolate flavors. This has to be one of California’s best Tempranillos. — (2/1/2013) —93

Bokisch has struggled for years to overcome rusticity in Temp, and this vintage does not advance the cause. It’s dry, acidic and tannic, with an unrewarding mouthfeel despite the wealth of cherry flavor.——S.H.(2/1/2007)—— 83

A nicely fruity wine that showcases this Spanish variety’s pretty cherry, rose petal and dry chocolate aromas and flavors, and lets Lodi’s heat contribute ripe, soft tannins. It’s an easy wine, very dry, with a bite of acidity on the finish.——S.H.(4/1/2004)—— 86