The 2011 Abadia de San Quirce Verdejo comes from Rueda and not Ribera del Duero. It has a very phenolic bouquet with caramelized pear, candied orange peel and quince aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is well-balanced with notes of honeycomb and dried apricot that builds nicely in the mouth, demonstrating impressive weight and delineation on the fresh finish with touches of shaved ginger and pear on the aftertaste. Drink now-2015. Importer: Christophe Chapillon; www.chapillon.com