The 2006 Crianza is 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 12 months in seasoned French oak. It reveals an expressive nose of cedar, tobacco, mineral, cinnamon, and black cherry. Medium-bodied, structured, but not as dense as the 2005, it has plenty of spicy black fruit and enough ripe tannin to evolve for another 2-3 years. Drink it from 2011 to 2021. Importer: Antalva Wine Imports, Los Angeles, CA; tel. (310) 695-6260

Cherry, herbal and smoky flavors mingle in this clean, fresh red, which is focused and lively, with firm tannins and a crisp finish. Drink now through 2014. 16,660 cases made, 600 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

Ripe fruit on the nose is accented by graham cracker sweetness and wild herbs. The palate is a little aggressive, but nice. And the flavors of plum, berry and cassis are solid and touched up by an herbal brushing. Composed but a touch acidic and edgy.——M.S.(12/15/2009)—— 88