A fabulous effort, the opaque purple-colored 2001 Terreus (100% Tempranillo aged in 100% new oak) offers abundant quantities of creme de cassis, blackberry, sweet oak, and smoky notes. Cynics may suggest it is too international, but it possesses plenty of heart and soul as well as admirable structure, magnificent concentration, and ample gravitas. Give it 2-3 years of bottle age, and drink it over the following 15+. It is a potential legend in the making. Importer: A Christopher Cannan Selection, various American importers including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300 and Diamond Wine Merchants, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 567-9897

Rich yet firm, concentrated yet balanced, this graceful red is packed with flavors of plum, blackberry, espresso, mineral, licorice and toast. The tannins are muscular but there's plenty of fruit; it's austere now, but give it time. Best after 2007. 580 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Vi?o de la Tierra de Castilla y León Select to Add

Rich yet firm, concentrated yet balanced, this graceful red is packed with flavors of plum, blackberry, espresso, mineral, licorice and toast. The tannins are muscular but there's plenty of fruit; it's austere now, but give it time. Best after 2007. 580 cases made. -TM