The 2007 Crianza spent 12 months in French and American oak. Medium purple in color, it sports an inviting nose of Asian spices, incense, lavender, cedar, black cherry, and blackberry. On the palate it is medium-bodied, exhibits good grip and volume, layered spicy fruit, and 1-2 years of aging potential. It is an excellent value that will be at its best from 2012 to 2019. Vina Mayor makes reliable value-priced wines in several DOs.Importer: HAB North America; Tel. (561) 289-2852

Spice and light berry aromas form a simple but welcoming bouquet. The palate is snappy, with reductive tannins and dry, earthy berry and herb flavors that suggest raspberry, plum and thyme. Easy and light on the finish.——M.S.(11/1/2011)—— 86