The 2007 Seleccion Monastrell (85%)-Shiraz (15%) was both a vineyard and barrel selection. Dark ruby-colored, it offers up a nose of cedar, tobacco, earth, blueberry, and blackberry. It contains enough underlying structure to evolve for 1-2 years and will deliver prime drinking from 2011 to 2019. Las Renas was founded in 1950 and is located in Bullas in southeast Spain.Importer: Truman Wine Company, Playa del Rey, CA; www.trumanwine.com

The purple-colored 2006 Seleccion is composed of 85% Monastrell and 15% Shiraz. A vineyard and barrel selection, it spent 15 months in oak. Earth notes, mineral, black raspberry, and blueberry aromas lead to a forward, flavorful, sweetly-fruited wine with good depth and length. Nicely balanced, it can be enjoyed over the next six years. Importer:The Truman Company, Playa del Rey, CA; tel. (888) 627-6116