The 2009 Coraje (which translates as “courage”) is a blend of 52% Garnacha, 38% Carinena and 10% Merlot, the first two from 84-year-old vines. It is aged for 12 months in new French oak, mostly Allier. Like other 2009s, there is touch of raisin on the nose from some over-ripe berries entering the vat, although the sumptuous palate is clean and ripe, soft in texture, with a plump, mocha and dark coffee-tinged finish. It is not a long-term wine but offers short to mid-term appeal. Drink now-2020. Importer: Holiday Beverage Inc., Clarkston, MI; no telephone listing available

Josep M. Fuentes’ 2008 Coraje is a blend of Garnacha, Carinena, Syrah, and Merlot aged for 12 months in new French oak. Toasty oak, liquid mineral, spice box, blackberry, and black plum inform the nose of this ripe, sweetly fruited, and nicely proportioned Priorat. It can be approached now but it will continue to provide pleasure for another 5-6 years. Importer: Tom George, Frontier Wines, Dover, NJ; tel. (973) 328-4500