The purple-colored 2005 Oscar Tobia is composed of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha aged for 22 months in French and Hungarian oak. It exhibits a striking aromatic array of smoke, pencil lead, mineral, violets, black cherry, and blackberry. Medium to full-bodied, it has layers of succulent black fruit, spice and earth notes, and a lengthy, pure finish. It will benefit from 3-5 years of cellaring and should be at its peak from 2012 to 2024. Importer: Tom George, Frontier Wine Imports, Dover, NJ; tel. (973) 328-4500

Youthful, smoky nose. Impressive, crunchy red fruit. Lively, vibrant, real promise of pleasure to come. Tannins now a little dry.