Intense and graceful, this is lithe, with well-integrated tannins and fresh acidity supporting rich flavors of black cherry, licorice, mineral and garrigue. Polished, focused and fresh. Cari?ena, Garnacha, and Syrah. Drink now through 2019. 975 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Montsant Select to Add

Featuring aromas of kirsch and blackberry, this dense red shows firm tannins that give way to ripe fruit, mountain herb and licorice flavors. Not muscular, but racy and long. Drink now through 2016. 975 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Montsant Select to Add

The 2008 Santbru is predominantly Carinena that spent 14-16 months in barrel. Spice notes, lavender, black cherry, and blackberry aromas lead to a structured wine that will reward 2-3 years of cellaring. It will deliver prime drinking from 2013 to 2020. Importer: Classic Wines Selections, Stamford,CT; tel. (203)975-1701

The 2007 Santbru is the Bodega's flagship. It is composed of 67% Carinena from 70-year-old vines with the balance Garnacha and Syrah aged for 14 months in 80% new French oak. Purple/black colored, it exhibits a compelling, slightly roasted bouquet of mineral, anise, thyme, espresso, plum, and blueberry jam. Buxom on the palate with dense black and blue fruit, loads of mineral, and spice, and good integration of the oak, it will benefit from 2-3 years of additional cellaring and provide a drinking window extending from 2012 to 2022. Importer: Christopher Cannan, Europvin, www.europvin.com

Concentrated new wine perfume of dark, spicy fruit. Tremendous stuff - sweet, rich fruit, ripe tannins and firm acidity. Multi-layered with complexity and length. Delicious, integrated, spicy oak. Alc: 14.5%.