The 2009 Familia Solana is composed of 85% Tinta de Toro and 15% old-vine Garnacha (100+ years) fermented and aged in stainless steel. Black fruits, tar, licorice, and tapenade inform the nose of this sweetly fruited, forward, tasty, but uncomplicated red. It reveals the juicy fruit of the terrific 2009 vintage and is an ideal pizza and burger wine for drinking over the next 3-4 years. Importer: Casa Ventura Imports, Bellingham, WA; Tel. (360) 303-1760

The 2008 Familia Solana is an unoaked blend of 85% Tinta de Toro and 15% Garnacha from vines over 100 years of age fermented and aged in stainless steel. Dark ruby red in color with an attractive nose of plum, mulberry, spice box, and incense, on the palate it displays ample sweet fruit, light tannin, plenty of juicy flavor, and good length. Drink this pleasurable effort over the next 4 years. Importer: Casa Ventura, Bellingham, WA; www.casaventuraimports