The 2009 Vina Mein Fermentado en Barrica displays a whiff of butter, a hint of mineral, melon, and other white fruits. It is a tasty, lengthy effort that lacks the vibrancy of the unoaked cuvee. Nevertheless, it is an outstanding effort that will also drink well for another 5 years. Vina Mein’s founder, Javier Alen, began his Ribeiro project in 1998 planting the indigenous varietals of the region on 16 hectares of vineyard.Importer: Andre Tamers, De Maison Selections, Chapel Hill, NC; www.demaisonselections.com