This lively red offers bright, juicy cherry and plum flavors, with grace notes of licorice, fresh herb and toast. Light tannins and citrusy acidity support the moderate structure. Focused and energetic. Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano. Drink now through 2026. 30,000 cases made, 350 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

Black cherry, fig, tea and cocoa flavors mingle in this supple red, showing light tannins and gentle acidity, with spice, orange peel and vanilla notes. In the traditional style. Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano. Drink now through 2024. 8,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

Savory flavors of tobacco and tar frame a core of modest plum fruit in this firm red. Well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity give it balance, in a rather austere style. Drink now through 2018. 112,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

This firm, balanced, medium-bodied red shows plum, cherry, tobacco and light earthy notes. Any rough edges have been polished by time. A fine companion with food. Drink now through 2012. 500,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

Ultra purple and sort of gummy and confected. But it’s also pretty solid in the mouth, with tannin instead of flatness holding things together. Tastes like sweet dark plums and candy, while a hint of black coffee darkness enters on the finish. ——M.S.(12/15/2008)—— 85