The saturated purple 2004 V.S. delivers a sensational, nearly ethereal perfume of pain grille, pencil lead, mineral, espresso, and kinky wild blueberry. This leads to a large-scaled but light on its feet, structured wine with layers of blue and black fruit, spice box, incense, and enough ripe tannin to evolve for 4-6 years. Drink this lengthy, pleasure-bent effort from 2014 to 2029. Bodegas Mauro must settle for the more generic DO of Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon. The estate has 35 hectares in production with winemaking in the hands of Alberto and Eduardo Garcia. Importer: Christopher Cannan, Europvin; www.europvin.com

This powerful red is a bit subdued now, but there's real depth, with black plum, cola, mineral and tar. The lively fruit and lavish oak give it a modern character, but it has elegance and intensity as well. Muscular tannins are well-integrated. Fresh and long. Drink now through 2014. 2,083 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Vi?o de la Tierra de Castilla y León Select to Add