The 2008 Inspiracion Valdemar is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano aged for 10 months in French and American oak. Smoke, Asian spices, incense, and violets merge with succulent blackberries leading to a rich, forward, plush offering that can be enjoyed now through 2018. Bodegas Valdemar produces a wide range of wines from both estate and purchased fruit, most of it at very prices.Importer: CIV (USA), Sacramento, CA; Tel. (800) 669-1972

The 2007 Inspiracion Valdemar is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano that was aged in French and American oak for 10 months. Dark ruby in color, it reveals an attractive nose of smoke, leather, spice box, black cherry, and blackberry. In the mouth it has good volume and concentration, plenty of spicy fruit, good balance, and a medium-long finish. Drink it over the next 5-6 years. Importer: CIV USA, Sacramento, CA; tel. (800) 669-1972