“Aromas of prune and plum come with earthy accents and rubbery notes. The palate on this Monastrell is drawing, with rubbery tannins. Flavors lean towards blackberry, dark plum and cassis, while the finish is solid but short and clipped.
— Wine Enthusiast, Oct 2013

“The 2009 La Tremenda is a pure Monastrell from the namesake vineyard planted in 1984, raised for 10 to 14 months in second year oak. It has a very ripe nose of wild strawberry, baked red cherry and dark chocolate, cloaked in some warm alcohol. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, light acidity and a caressing, clean, heart-warming finish of black cherries and cassis fruit that do not overwhelm. This is a finely crafted red from Alicante.”
— Neal Martin, Oct 2012