Polished, ripe and suave, with gorgeous fig sauce, raspberry compote, blackberry jam and incense notes layered with enticing mocha and Kona coffee. The long finish is really stylish, despite its concentration. Drink now through 2011. 1,180 cases imported. -JM

An elevated, classy wine with earth, tobacco, leather and currant aromas. It’s a little saucy and saturated, but with air it unveils layering and flavors of coconut (oak-based), leather, cassis and plum. Rich on the finish, with chocolate and rubber notes. Drink now or hold through 2011.——M.S.(8/1/2009)—— 89