Monteverro - Tinata 2012

91 THE WINEADVOCATE: "The 2012 Tinata is 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache. This wine pushes the boundaries and is almost too much of a good thing. Its hugely rich and extracted style will not appeal to everyone. Dark fruit, pressed blackberry, prune and dried plums characterize the wine´s opulent bouquet. Beyond those fruity tones are heavy notes of spice, tar and tobacco. I´d suggest giving this wine another year or two." Drink: 2017 - 2024 - Monica Larner. 89 ANTONIO GALLONI: "Monteverro´s 2012 Tinata is dark, fleshy and open-knit, with plenty of dark red plum, pomegranate, silky tannins and fine overall balance. The style is forward and fruit-driven, with little in the way of varietal character, although a hint of Grenache-inflected floreality peeks out on the finish. The 2012 offers lovely textural finesse and silkiness, but less in the way of varietal character." 17 RENÈ GABRIEL: "Aufhellendes Weinrot; rubiner Schimmer. Irgendwie recht schlank im ersten Moment; wirkt frisch und zeigt so Zimt- und Kirschennoten, durch seine Frische hat er Veilchentöne im zweiten Ansatz. Im Gaumen direkt, würzig, zieht geradlinig durch und hat eine tolle Länge. Er zeigt noch nicht alles und weist noch Reserven auf; also kann er noch zulegen." 91 WINESPECTATOR: "A meaty version, with plum, blackberry, leather and licorice aromas and flavors. Hints of black pepper enter the fray, while the aftertaste remains long, showing good grip. Syrah and Grenache. Drink now through 2022. 560 cases made." 92 JAMES SUCKLING: "Plenty of dried berries, cherries and hints of lemon rind aromas and flavors. Full to medium body, firm tannins and a bright finish. Beautiful Rhone blend as always. Drink or hold."