D’Este Vino’s 2009 El Molet is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from the DO of Valencia. It was aged in barrel for 6 months and bottled without filtration. Aromas of cedar, spice box, lavender, and blackberry lead to a medium-weight, spicy, savory effort with a sense of elegance and good balance. Drink this very good value over the next 4 years. Importer: Aurelio Cabastrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; Tel. (571)-642-0343

The 2007 El Molinet is a blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for six months in seasoned oak before bottling without filtration. Purple-colored, the wine has an expressive perfume of cedar, tobacco, mineral, and blackberry. Smooth-textured and layered, this ripe, spicy wine has a forward personality and a lengthy finish. Drink it over the next five years. Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain; www.grapesofspain.com

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