This crisp red offers focused flavors of cherry, tobacco and toast, with light, firm tannins and lively acidity. A bit lean, but expressive. Drink now through 2015. 100 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

This racy red delivers fresh, focused flavors of cherry, fresh herb, tobacco, smoke and spice. Shows light tannins and lively acidity, with a juicy finish that brings you back for another sip. Drink now through 2015. 50 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

The 2005 Coto Real is the Bodega’s bow to a more modern style. Made up of 80% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, and 10% Garnacha, it spent 16 months in French and American oak. Aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, violets, and blackberry lead to a structured, relatively fruit-forward offering that will benefit from several more years of cellaring. It is a well-made wine but, to this taster, not nearly as interesting as the traditionally made Riojas in this collection.El Coto de Rioja is a widely distributed brand of mostly traditionally styled Rioja that generally offers very good value.Importer: Frederick Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; Tel. (202) 355-0700

The 2004 Coto Real Reserva is a blend of 80% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, and 10% Garnacha aged in 33% new French oak for 16 months. It offers up an already complex bouquet of sandalwood, Asian spices, lavender, incense, and assorted black fruits. Elegant on the palate with excellent depth and concentration, it conceals enough underlying tannin to evolve for at least another 3-4 years and should drink well through its 20th birthday. Importer: Frederick Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; Tel: (212) 355-3700