The oakier 2015 Don Miguel Comenge feels quite ripe and tannic. It contains 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged in new French barriques for 21 months, which gives it an international, mainstream profile. 6,670 bottles and 250 magnums produced.

The 2014 Don Miguel Comenge is a Reserva, a blend of 88% Tempranillo, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Merlot aged in new French barriques for 20 to 21 months depending on the variety. It has some aromas of dry herbs, hay and straw, and a hint of cereals, but not as much oak as you might expect. The palate has some grainy tannins and moderate acidity, and is quite powerful. 12,985 bottles produced.

The 2011 Don Miguel Comenge feels balanced, serious and restrained, qualities not that common for the ripe, warm vintage of 2011. There is some effect of the oak, but it is not overwhelming, and the palate feels quite fresh and balanced, with very fine tannins and very good acidity. This feels fresher than the average 2011. 11,480 bottles produced.

The 2010 Don Miguel Comenge is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from Pago de las Hontanillas, a 2.80-hectare vineyard north of Penafiel. The vineyards are surrounded by forests on a slope whose soils are predominantly chalk and clay at 859 to 880 meters altitude. It has notes of raspberry jam and blackcurrant with a thick layer of spicy and smoky aromas. The palate is medium-bodied, with simple, fruity flavors and good freshness. This is juicy and easy-to-drink. Drink now-2016. Importers: Cuddihy Wine Imports, Lafayette, CA, www.cuddihywineimporters.com and The Maxwell Wine Co, Louisville, CO; tel. (303) 494-2064