Again, the 2010 Numerus Clausus may not be terribly exciting, but it made it into bottle exactly as Neal saw it last year, a serious, balanced, harmonious red with plenty of balsamic notes of tobacco, incense, cedar wood, vanilla and some tertiary notes of leather and hung meat developing around a core of ripe black fruit. The palate is medium to full-bodied, quite powerful, ready for business, ideal with a roasted lamb. It seems like they have not yet made up their mind about prices, though. Drink now-2018. Finca Museum belongs to the Riojan group Baron de Ley. These are reliable, well-crafted wines produced with Tempranillo, not so far in character from its Riojan cousins. Importer: Frederic Wildman Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700; www.fredericwildman.com

This rich red delivers bold flavors of kirsch, candied orange peel, tobacco, vanilla and spice. The thick texture is supported by chewy tannins and bright acidity. Bold, concentrated and expressive. Drink now through 2026. 250 cases made, 25 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Cigales Select to Add