The red wines begin with entry level 2009 Serras del Priorat, a blend of 65% Garnacha, 20% Mazuela (Carignan), and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in barrel for 7 months. It is a fruity, fresh offering with a hint of minerality, spice box, violets, and blackberry. This nicely concentrated, fairly-priced offering will drink well for another 7-8 years. Importer: Christopher Cannan, Europvin; www.europvin.com

Opens with roasted, rubbery aromas that transition to meaty and leathery. Full-bodied in every way, with warmth, sweetness and lots of chocolate, brown sugar and cola vying with very ripe black fruit flavors. Finishes sweet and rich, with power.——M.S.(12/15/2011)—— 91