The 2012 Tempranillo has a classical nose that made me think of some Riojas, perhaps because of the nine months in American oak barrels. There is a hint of dill over a core of blackberries and spices. I looked at last year's notes and I wrote basically the same! How about that for consistency? Nice balance and fine tannins. This one gets the lion share with 174,000 bottles.

Savory notes of black olive and dried herbs mingle with kirsch and licorice flavors in this lean red. Light, grippy tannins and balsamic acidity provide structure. Drink now. 25,000 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / La Mancha Select to Add

The varietal 2011 Tempranillo was sourced from a vineyard planted in 1992 on shallow clay soils and was machine harvested at night. The grapes fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and the wine matured in American oak barrels. With the American oak and Tempranillo aromas it made me think of a young traditional Rioja, with those minty/dill undertones and core of ripe berries. It has balsamic flavors, with some rustic tannins and personality, still approachable and easy to drink. This would do well with food. 174,000 bottles were produced.

Chewy tannins underpin licorice, black olive and smoky flavors in this austere red. Modest plum and leafy flavors emerge on the finish. Best from 2014 through 2020. 30,000 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / La Mancha Select to Add

The 2009 Tempranillo has a light nose of baked cherries and licorice. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy, ripe tannins, layers of succulent red fruit, and a pleasing, controlled finish that maintains a modicum of freshness. Drink now. Carlos and Pilar Martinez-Bujanda Irribarria presently own Finca Antigua, the family having been involved in wine since 1889. But it was not until 2003 that Finca Antigua was founded. They farm high altitude loam and limestone soils. Importer: Winebow; www.winebow.com