Lifed cigar-box and red fruit. Ripe palate with lovely balance of acid. Supple tannin, beautiful structure. Long and complex.

The 2004 Novellum spent 12 months in oak. Dark ruby-colored, it has an attractive bouquet of cedar, tobacco, mineral, violets, and blackberry. On the palate it is medium-bodied, possesses plenty of spicy black fruits, is well-balanced, and has enough structure to evolve for 2-4 years. Drink it from 2010 to 2018. These wines from Rejadorada are 100% Tinta de Toro, the local name for Tempranillo. Importer: Chris Campbell, C & P Wines, New York, NY; tel. (917) 846-1708

The blockbuster 2003 Novellum was aged 12 months in barrel of which 30% was new. This intense, seamless wine has a knockout nose of wild blueberry and floral aspects which jump from the glass. The powerful, pure flavors are layered and rich, the finish exceptionally long. Importer: C & P Wines, LLC; tel. (917) 846-1708 and Casa Ventura Imports, Bellingham, WA; tel. (360) 733-3366