"The 2009 El Gran Enemigo is a blend of 80% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot and 10% Malbec that sees a 30% whole bunch maceration and is aged in French and American oak for 18 months, of which 35% is new. It has a broody, introspective bouquet with touches of licorice, bay leaf and black olive. The palate is full-bodied with again, broody black fruit that displays exquisite balance and poise. This is a wine built for the long term and to be frank, this is one of the finest Cabernet Franc-based blends that I have encountered. It builds in the mouth, yet never becomes overbearing on the finish, which abides by the old 'iron fist in velvet glove' cliche. This 'intuitive' Cabernet Franc is just beautifully blended with its bridesmaids, Petit Verdot and Malbec...this effortless wine is the real deal."
— Neal Martin, Oct 2012

“Bright ruby-red. Musky aromas of currant, black raspberry and blackberry, complicated by hints of smoked meat and mocha oak. Rich, full and sweet but with harmonious acidity shaping and intensifying the flavors of blackberry, licorice and dark chocolate. Very concentrated and still a tad reduced. Finishes with big, ripe, tongue-dusting tannins and excellent persistence.”
— International Wine Cellar, Mar 2013