The 2005 Brao is 55% Garnacha and 45% Samso aged 12 months in French oak. Similarly styled, but with even more perfume than the Acustic, it is a richer, more complex effort with layer upon layer of spicy blueberry and black cherry fruit. It is also more structured and merits several years of cellaring to allow further evolution. It figures to drink well for 15-20 years. Kudos to Acustic for making great wines at more than fair prices! Importer: Steve Miles Selections, Denver, CO; tel. (303) 495-3811

Raspberry and blackberry flavors are framed by expressive accents of chocolate, licorice and mountain herbs in this focused, lively red, which is firm enough for food, with lip-smacking acidity. Samsó and Grenache. Drink now through 2012. 450 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Montsant Select to Add