Slightly rusty in color and ready to drink, this lovely blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot conveys a lightly roasted bouquet, with cigar box, earth notes and tons of berry fruit. It feels rich but lively, with sweet black-fruit flavors, cocoa, mocha and licorice. This is toasty and chocolaty on the finish. Drink now. — (7/1/2012) —91

Always a good bet, this CS-Merlot blend is smoky, tightly structured, piercing and generous. The flavors are of cassis and plum, while the finish is textured, round and ends with a blast of bitter chocolate. Fulfilling, lively Spanish wine. Recommended for the price.——M.S.(11/1/2009)—— 89

Full and boisterous red wine, with a ton of natural ripeness and a high pleasure quotient. We have always liked the Abadal wines, and this Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend gets both sides of the Old World/New World argument right. It’s loaded with dark berry and earth aromas, which are followed by cola, blackberry and chocolate flavors. An alert, acid-driven wine with enough depth to impress.——M.S.(8/1/2009)—— 90

For the most part this is smooth, ripe red wine. At 50% Cabernet and 50% Merlot the flavors and style should be familiar, but still this wine has its own Catalonian personality. It’s concentrated and ripe but not all that heavy. Overall it’s very Mediterranean/mountainous and not very New World at all. A fine match for good food.——M.S.(12/15/2007)—— 88

Open and lighter framed, with berry aromas and a strong scent of black olive. Somewhat salty and herbal, but also fairly fruity and spunky. Shows plenty of acidity and tannin. Imported by Grapes of Spain. ——M.S.(2/1/2006)—— 85