The 2006 Reserva, a blend of 71% Tempranillo, 17% Merlot, and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, is aged in 60% new French oak for 14 months. Medium purple in color, it offers up an inviting nose of balsam wood, Asian spices, lavender, black cherry, and blackberry. Smooth-textured on the palate with savory flavors and a bit of underlying structure, it is an elegant offering that displays excellent balance and length. It can be approached now and will drink well for a decade. All of the new releases from Chivite Collecion 125 merit outstanding ratings.Importer: Peter Deutsch, Spain Wine Collection, Congers, NY; Tel. (631) 833-6102