The 2008 Garnacha delivers a bouquet of spice box, violets, and black cherry. On the palate it has good volume, a smooth texture, and finishes with no hard edges. Drink this friendly offering over the next 3 years. The latest collection from Bodegas Marco Real is uniformly excellent. Importer: Steve Miles Selections, Denver, CO; tel. (303) 495-3811

Red values under $25. Recommended and tasted, but no tasting note given.

The 2005 Garnacha (15% of the wine was oak-aged for 6 months) exhibits plenty of spice, pepper, and kirsch in its expressive nose. Medium-bodied, it has some elegance as well as fine depth and length. Drink both reds over the next 1-2 years. Importer: Steve Miles Selections, Denver, CO; tel. (303) 495-3811