The 2018 Gabatxo was singing when I tasted it. Despite 2018 being a more austere year, this was floral and elegant, insinuating and nuanced, very expressive. This is different from the previous years when the wine was a 50/50 blend of Garnacha and Tempranillo. Now, theres less Tempranillo and more Garnacha, and Graciano comes into the picture. So, its a blend of 40% Garnacha, 30% Graciano and 30% Tempranillo from different locations: Cárdenas and Rioja Baja for the Garnacha and Laguardia for the Tempranillo and Graciano. Alcohol is 13.5%, and theres very good freshness. It has fine tannins, and theres a very spicy side to it (black peppercorns from the Graciano?). Its nicely textured, long, precise, balanced and mineral. Its a serious wine that drinks well and has everything to develop nicely in bottle. Superb! 24,000 bottles were filled in January 2020. All wines now have a slightly longer élevage and are bottled a little later. Luis Gutierrez, TWA.