The Tempranillo—bud wood from Abacela—was grafted onto 30-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Not sure how many vintages have been made, but it’s too soon to rate the experiment. This is a lightly toasty, rather elegant red with little varietal character, but it’s nicely built and perfectly fine for a simple supper.——P.G.(7/1/2009)—— 85

Light and showing a mix of pretty strawberry and rich, malted chocolate, but there is nothing going on below the surface. This is a very light and insubstantial wine.——P.G.(11/15/2008)—— 83