Plush and powerful. This rich red offers intense flavors of kirsch, dried cherry and toasted vanilla, with notes of smoke, licorice and mineral. Though concentrated, this remains fresh, with a clean, focused finish. A modern style, with plenty of local character. Drink now through 2014. 1,500 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

Dark mineral, toasted French oak and black fruit carry the nose. This is a sturdy, nicely made high-end Rioja, but due to the heat of the year its range of flavors is narrow as it settles on baked plum and molasses. Medium long on the finish, with a lasting taste of chocolate.——M.S.(9/1/2007)—— 90