Expressive aromatic red, with berry, toast and anise notes, and plenty of ripe fruit and vanilla oak. Bright acidity and firm tannins balance nicely. Modern style. Drink now through 2012. 500 cases made, 125 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

With its spice and fig aromas, this registers as a rich, mature Rioja reserva. The palate runs toward sweet plums and blackberry, while the finish is mildly toasty and full, with coffee as the lasting flavor. This has many good qualities, not the least of which is balance and a touch of citrus peel. Best now–2010. 525 cases produced.——M.S.(9/1/2007)—— 91