The 2005 Flor de Grealo is made up of 40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 30% Syrah aged for 12 months in French oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it exhibits a nose of wood smoke, mineral, fresh herbs, black currant, and blackberry. Structured on the palate, it has the requisite fruit for balance but will require another 3-4 years of bottle age to fully unwind. It should be in its prime from 2014 to 2020, perhaps longer. Importer: C & P Wines, New York, NY; tel. (917) 846-1708

The 2004 Flor de Grealo is 40% Merlot, 30% Syrah, and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine was aged for 12 months in Fernch oak of which 25% was new. Saturated purple in color, the nose gives up scents of cedar, spice box, vanilla, blackberry, and black currant. Medium to full-bodied, supple on the palate, and with good ripeness and depth, this flavorful effort can be consumed now and over the next 3-5 years. Vinya a l’Hereu is a 14.3 hectare estate which is certified organic. It produces nearly equal amounts of Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

The deep ruby/purple-hued 2002 Flor de Grealo, a blend of 40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 30% Syrah, aged 12 months in large French oak pungeons, exhibits a monolithic character along with impressive concentration, pure black currant and licorice-infused notes with hints of minerals and earth. This spicy, pure, mouthfilling Spanish red should age nicely for 5-8 years. Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; tel. (703) 249-8028