The 2006 Melis is 62% Garnacha 19% Carinena, and the balance Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 16 months in several sizes of French oak. It serves up a similar aromatic array but offers considerably more on the palate, Full-bodied and still tightly wound, it is dense, layered, and rich with gobs off savory black fruit and spice notes. It will benefit from 3-5 years of cellaring and have a drinking window extending from 2013 to 2026. Importer: Wilson Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661