The 2010 Pago La Jara is produced with Tempranillo grapes from five plots of vineyards totaling five hectares. The grapes fermented in 3,000-kilo oak vats with indigenous yeasts and aged for 18 months in different sized and different origin oak barrels. It has a wild character, with notes of morello cherries, damsons, spices (clove, nutmeg) and well-integrated oak. The palate is medium to full-bodied with polished tannins, lively and fresh, with good acidity and balance. 4,800 bottles produced. It should live long. Drink 2015-2020. Importer: Vintus Wine, Pleasantville, NY; tel. (914) 769-3000, www.vintuswines.com

Coffee, dark cocoa and smoke notes lend an austere character to this firm red, filled out by a core of plum and licorice flavors. Muscular tannins grip the finish. Solid and harmonious. Decant. Drink now through 2020. 400 cases made, 23 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Toro Select to Add