The 2004 Gran Reserva, from an outstanding Rioja vintage, has the same blend as the Reserva. It spent 32 months in American oak and 26 months in bottle prior to release. Dark ruby-colored, it exhibits an already complex bouquet of Asian spices, incense, cedar, leather, and black cherry. On the palate it is medium to full-bodied with loads of savory, ripe black fruit, excellent volume, and outstanding concentration. It will continue to blossom for another 2-3 years and offer a drinking window extending from 2012 to 2024. Importer: W.J. Deutsch & Sons; www.wjdeutsch.com

This plump red delivers plum, licorice, mineral and smoke flavors, with notes of tobacco and black pepper. Firm tannins are softening, but crisp acidity keeps the wine focused through the spicy finish. Drink now through 2016. 13,000 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add