The dark ruby-colored 2006 Sycar Les Sorts is a blend of 60% Samso (Carinena) and 40% Syrah aged in French and American oak, 50% new. It offers up an intriguing bouquet of underbrush, spice box, pain grille, blueberry, and blackberry jam. This leads to an elegantly styled wine with plenty of ripe fruit, succulent flavors, 1-2 years of aging potential, and a lengthy finish. Drink it from 2010 to 2018. Importer: Bryce McNamee, Boutique Wine Collection, Philadelphia, PA; tel. (914) 954-6583

Smoke and coffee notes frame plum and raisin flavors in this medium-bodied red. The tannins are firm, the flavors a bit roasted, but the finish is fresh. Carignan and Syrah. Drink now through 2012. 500 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Montsant Select to Add