Cherry, vanilla and leafy flavors mingle in this velvety red. Tangerine acidity freshens the slightly candied flavors, while light tannins keep this focused. Drink now through 2021. 5,000 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

The 2011 Tempranillo Elaboracion Especial shows a darker cherry color and also darker fruits in the nose, black cherries and some smoky and spicy notes from the upbringing in barrel. The medium-bodied palate has some pungent flavors and a herbaceous note with perfectly polished tannins and a bitter finish. A clean, modern Tempranillo. Drink 2014-2015. Bodegas Beronia's main shareholder since 1982 is Gonzalez-Byass from Jerez. They produce five million bottles per year, which are widely available, since they export to over 100 countries. The wines are very good, if a little predictable. Imported by San Francisco Wine Exchange, USA, San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 546-0484

Ripe plum and dried cherry flavors mingle with beefy and earthy notes in this thick, plush red. Offers round tannins and gentle acidity, in a savory style. Drink now through 2015. 6,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

Savory smoke, tobacco and underbrush notes dominate this big red, which has a core of ripe plum. Full-bodied yet polished, offering firm, well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity. Drink now through 2017. 5,833 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

Aged in American oak for nine months, the 2009 Tempranillo Elaboracion Especial has a lifted nose of crushed rose petals and ripe maraschino cherry. The palate is very well-balanced with lithe, supple tannins, crisp acidity and a very harmonious, svelte finish of bright red currants and strawberries. Beautiful! Drink now-2018. Importer: Henry Wine Group, Benicia, CA; www.henrywinegroup.com