Powerful and still youthful, this dark and muscular red from Spain has firm, ripe tannins supporting ripe, fresh flavors of black cherry, cassis, vanilla and licorice. A fine example of the international style. Drink now through 2010. 14,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

Sly and expressive, with traditional aromas of wood, earth and leather along with telltale dried fruit. The palate is racy and reduced, a combination of apple skins, cherry and red plum. Finishes tight and concentrated before giving way to mature chocolaty notes. Drink or continue to hold.——M.S.(3/1/2005)—— 89