The 2005 La Plazuela is a blend of 80% Cencibel (Tempranillo) and 20% Garnacha. The Cencibel vines range in age from 90 to 105 years. Deep garnet-colored, it offers up an excellent nose of toasty oak, pencil lead, and blackberry. A bit firm and compact on the palate, it has plenty of spicy fruit, good concentration, and a lengthy finish. Another 2-3 years of cellaring may round it out in which case my rating will appear stingy. Importer: Eric Solomon Selections, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565