The 2006 Lavia+ (Plus) is 100% Monastrell from a single vineyard aged in French oak for 1 year. It offers more complex aromatics (likely from the barrel aging), rich fruit on the palate, and a lengthy finish. It will benefit from 1-2 years of additional bottle aging and should be at its best from 2011 to 2018. Importer: C & P Wine, New York, NY; tel. (917) 846-1708

The 2006 Lavia is an unoaked cuvee of 70% Monastrell and 30% Syrah which was aged in tank sur lie for 12 months. Brier, underbrush, tapenade, blueberry, and blackberry aromas inform the nose of a round, sweetly-fruited, savory wine with outstanding depth and a seamless finish. Enjoy this pleasure-bent effort over the next 5-6 years. Molino y Lagares de Bullas began operations in 2004. Bullas is Monastrell country and is the principal focus of the Bodega.Importer: Christopher Campbell, C & P Wines, New York, NY; Tel. (917) 846-1708