The 2007 Faustino Crianza is 100% Tempranillo that spent 14 months in oak. Scents of cedar, spice box, violets, and black cherry lead to a forward, elegant, spicy wine with a smooth texture and good balance. Drink it through 2015. Faustino’s wines tend to be a mixed bag, but occasionally they produce some real values. Importer: Palm Bay Imports, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 362-9642

Smoke, leather and sous-bois notes frame modest cherry fruit in this light, firm red. Fresh and balanced, with an earthy character. Drink now. 1,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add