Heredad Ugarte Rioja Cincuenta 2009

2009: 88 Points - Josh Raynolds, Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellars: "Dark purple. Musky aromas of cherry pit, licorice and dark chocolate. Primary, dense and sappy but not overly sweet, offering lively dark fruit flavors and a hint of peppery spices. Finishes with supple tannins and a lingering note of dark berry preserves. This is already approachable."

2009: 88 Points - Thomas Matthews, Wine Spectator: "Austere now, this red shows good density and depth, with dark flavors of coffee, earth and spice wrapped around a core of plum fruit. An alluring floral note emerges on the finish. Best from 2011 through 2015."