The 2009 Gemina Monastrell (from a single vineyard) saw no oak. The nose delivers fragrant blueberry, underbrush, and mineral notes along with a hint of bitter chocolate. Sweet, ripe, and a bit structured (from fruit tannin), it has a fruit-filled, lengthy finish. Drink it over the next 4 years. Importer: American Estates Wines, Summit, NJ; tel. (908) 273-5060

This crisp, savory red shows plum, dried cherry, underbrush and mineral flavors that show a savory character. The tannins are firm, the acidity lively, the finish fresh, with cedar, tobacco and smoky notes. Drink now through 2019. 10,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Jumilla Select to Add