The 2005 Mas Irene is made up of 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc aged for 13 months in new French oak. Aromas of balsam wood, clove, sage, black currant, and blackberry lead to a wine with a bit of underlying structure, savory flavors with good depth, and solid length. Give it 1-2 years of additional cellaring and drink it from 2012 to 2020. Pares Balta is a large winery in Penedes making an assortment of wines mostly of solid quality. Importer: Bryce McNamee, Boutique Wine Collection, Philadelphia, PA; tel. (914) 954-6583