The 2007 Clos de L-Obac is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Syrah, Merlot, and Carinena aged for 14 months in new French oak. It offers a similar aromatic and flavor profile to the Miserere but the addition of new oak adds a bit more complexity to the nose and a creamier texture. Mineral, asphalt, incense, spice box, and assorted black fruit aromas are followed by a dense, layered, savory wine with more structure and aging potential than its sibling. Give it 4-6 years of additional cellaring and drink it from 2014 to 2022, perhaps longer. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates from Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767

Lovely berry and wild herb aromas give way to sweet cherry, chocolate, spice and mineral notes in this polished, supple red. Not weighty, but has drive and harmony. Drink now through 2015. 200 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Priorat Select to Add

Licorice, schist, wild herbs and spicy berry fruit form an alluring bouquet. The palate is jammy but firm, with mouthfilling tannins and schisty flavors of blackberry that come with a fine herbal streak. Meaty and tannic but balanced and deep; a classy taste of Priorat to drink now through 2018. ——M.S.(10/1/2011)—— 93