The 2006 Ferrer-Bobet Seleccio Especial is 85% Carinena, 10% Garnacha, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 15 months in new French oak. It reveals a brooding bouquet of mineral, crushed stone, lavender, incense, and black fruit compote. Powerful on the palate, it will mellow a bit with another 2-3 years of cellaring and drink well through 2021. The Ferrer-Bobet project began in 2002 with the first wines released in 2008 from purchased old-vine fruit. The estate’s own vines are youthful and will not be producing for some time. The wines are aged for a minimum of 12 months in French barriques and bottled without fining or filtration. Importer: Michael Quinttus, Vintus Wines; www.vintuswines.com

This red has depth and generosity, with plum, blackberry, cola and licorice flavors, broad and smooth on the palate. Balanced, without grippy tannins or spiky acidity. Drink now through 2018. 50 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Priorat Select to Add

Dark and dense, with aromas of rich black fruits, grilled meat and a lot of oak. The palate is extracted but it’s not the least bit hard or biting. Flavors of Concord grapes and blackberry are sweet, and the finish keeps its fruit. Could it use more minerality and toughness? Maybe, but as is it’s very approachable. Drink now through 2012.——M.S.(8/1/2010)—— 90