The entry level is the 2011 Raso de Larrainzar, a blend of 40% Tempranillo, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Garnacha with a shorter aging in barrel than most of their other wines (ten months) looking for an easy to drink red. It's quite elegant and subtle, with good ripeness and balance, with nicely integrated oak and fine tannins. Nicely crafted, pleasant and easy to drink. 30,000 bottles.

Tarry and leathery notes and gritty tannins give an earthy character to this red, but a core of cherry and leafy flavors and juicy acidity keep this fresh on the finish. Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Garnacha. Drink now. 2,681 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Navarra Select to Add

The 2009 Raso de Larrainzar is a multi-grape blend of Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a pinch of Garnacha following the profile of its siblings, with clean aromas, focused flavors, good balance and polished, sophisticated tannins denoting the hand of a good winemaker behind this red blend. Slick and polished. Drink now-2017. Pago de Larrainzar produces modern, well-crafted reds based on international grape varieties that are difficult to pinpoint as Navarra. Importer: Broadbent Selections Inc., Richmond, VA; tel. (804) 353-1818; www.broadbent.com

A supple red, with dark fruit flavors of black cherry, blackberry and cassis, as well as subtle spice and tobacco notes. Modest tannins show on the finish. Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. Drink now through 2012. 500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Spain / Navarra Select to Add