The 2009 Torre de Golban comes from 40- to 60-year-old vines and aged for 12 months in 25% new French oak. It is missing some personality on the nose: the small dark cherry fruit present and correct, but lacking some “animation”. The palate is excessively ripe, the fruit rather cloying and saccharine toward the finish. Drink now. Importer: Aviva Vino, New York, NY; tel. (212) 244-4495

The smoky and toasty notes have a slight charry edge in this firm red. Plum, tobacco and coffee flavors turn a bit bitter on the chewy finish. Austere, displaying character and some depth. Best from 2014 through 2022. 5,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add