The 2010 Gran Arzuaga is a blend of 75% Tempranillo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Albillo (white) aged for 20 months in French oak barrels. It has a balsamic nose with notes of incense and cigar ash. It’s very showy and has a commercial profile, but to me the quality of the tannins does not reach those of the Amaya – these feel drying, somehow more rustic. Nevertheless, it’s a good example of modern, well-oaked Ribera. It has concentration and fruit to age, and should get more polished when the tannins get resolved with time in bottle. Drink 2015-2019. Arzuaga-Navarro offers a parade of very well-crafted, well-oaked commercial wines of great success. The Amaya label feels different, though. Importers: Frederic Wildman Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212)355-0700, www.fredericwildman.com and United Cellars Inc, Doral, FL; tel. (305) 591-1416