Layers of spice and fresh cherry drive this bright, light- to medium-bodied red. There's lively acidity, with a touch of cigar box on the modest finish. Drink now through 2011. 5,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Spain / Navarra Select to Add

The 2007 Graciano (50%) – Garnacha (50%) went through malolactic in barrel followed by 4 months of aging in seasoned French oak. Cedar, smoke, violets, spice and floral notes compose the bouquet of this vibrant, racy effort, the lift provided by the Graciano component. Balanced, medium-bodied, and moderately lengthy, it is a good value meant for drinking over the next 6-8 years. Importer: Tom George, Frontier Wine Imports, Dover, NJ; Tel. (973) 328-4500

The 2006 Ochoa Graciano-Garnacha (a 50-50 blend) spent four months in seasoned French oak. It is a glass-coating opaque purple color with enticing aromas damp earth, black cherry, and black raspberry. This is followed by a medium-bodied wine with a touch of silky tannin, good depth, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. Drink this tasty effort over the next four years. Importer: Tom George, Frontier Wines, Dover, NJ; Tel: (973) 328-4500

Smoke and game notes dominate berry and cherry fruit in this firm red. It's a bit dry on the finish. 10,000 cases made, 4,000 cases imported.??–null??Region: Spain / Navarra Select to Add

The 2005 Graciano Garnacha is a blend of equal parts of the two varietals and was aged 4 months in American oak of which 50% was new. Dark ruby in color, it offers nicely intense aromas of earth, cedar, spice box, and cherry. That is followed by a medium-bodied wine with good richness to its cherry and black fruit flavors. The finish is moderately long and pure. Drink this good value over the next 2-3 years.Importer: Thomas George, Frontier Wine Imports, Dover, NJ; tel. (973) 328-4500