This round red is maturing nicely, with tobacco, spice and mineral notes framing dried cherry and plum flavors. It's balanced, with firm tannins and fresh acidity. The tobacco and spice notes linger on the finish. Drink now through 2014. 2,500 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

A little candied and sweet up front, which is surprising for a wine of eight years. But this one does not seem to be fading, as cherry, tobacco and chocolate flavors float on a bed of zesty acidity. As a result, the wine offers both richness and deftness. Best to drink it soon before it really does start to head south.——M.S.(6/1/2007)—— 89