The 2005 Heredad de Candela is a 100% Monastrell aged for 9 months in new French oak (making it different but no better than the unoaked cuvees). Dark ruby in color, it has a fine aromatic profile of vanilla bean, smoke, earth, pepper, and blueberry. This is followed by an easy drinking wine with plentiful ripe fruit, a supple palate-feel, and a long, fruity finish. Drink this pleasurable effort over the next 2 years. The Bellum project, in which Ole Imports is involved, started in 2002. It is dedicated to showing what can be achieved from 100% old-vine Monastrell in the up-and-coming D.O. of Yecla. It goes without saying that the price-to-quality relationship of these wines is extraordinary. Importer: Patrick Mata, Ole Imoprts, New Rochelle, NY; tel. (914) 576-6120