Martin Codax 2005 Ergo Tempranillo 88 points

Martín Códax 2005 Ergo Tempranillo (Rioja); $15

Dill and butter aromas announce aging in American oak, while the berry aromas are solid but common. This is a tightly wound wine with black cherry and olive flavors followed by length on the palate. It’s not edgy, complex or beguiling, but it is full of fruit and has good balance.