Tobacco and underbrush notes frame dried cherry and licorice flavors in this maturing red, with soft tannins and balsamic acidity that give it a gentle structure. This has depth, but lacks a bit of focus. Drink now. 2,417 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

Distinctive lead pencil, tobacco and blueberry flavors give this red an unusual marriage of young and old; it's striking, but doesn't seem quite natural. Still, it shows impressive structure and concentration for its age. Drink now through 2008. 100 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add