Black cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate flavors mingle in this plush, dense red. Floral and spicy notes impart an exotic touch, while firm tannins and sweet-tart acidity keep this lively. Drink now through 2023. 1,500 cases made, 700 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

A plush texture carries ripe flavors of black cherry and plum, with toast and balsamic notes. Gentle tannins give structure. Harmonious and approachable. Drink now through 2018. 2,100 cases made, 50 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

A polished texture carries black cherry, licorice, coffee and light herbal flavors in this smooth red, with light tannins and balanced acidity. Not a big wine, but this offers a bright, spicy character. Drink now through 2018. 2,100 cases made, 50 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

The 2008 Tamaral Reserva comes from 40- to100-year-old vines in Pesquera and Banos de Valdearado and sees 24 months in new and used oak. It has a tightly wound bouquet that unfurls to off black cherries, blueberry and a touch of iodine that remains controlled and focused. The palate is full-bodied with ripe, rounded, velvety tannins on the entry. It retains decent balance and offers a seductive, satin-like texture, while the finish is composed and primal, with luscious creme de cassis and blueberry jam notes. Drink 2013-2020. Founded in 1997 in Penafiel, Bodegas y Vinedos Tamaral is a small family run winery. Winemakers Nicola Tucci and Francisco J. Gallego farm around 50 hectares and I found their wines commendable, with just the La Mira showing a slight imbalance between fruit and oak. No known US importer.