Limpid ruby-red. A complex, intensely perfumed bouquet evokes raspberry, cherry, vanilla, cured tobacco and exotic spices, and a potpourri note builds in the glass. Sweet, penetrating red fruit preserve, cherry cola and lavender pastille flavors are complicated by mineral and candied licorice flourishes. The impressively long, subtly tannic finish shows real energy and tight focus, and leaves floral and red berry notes behind. Aged for five years in American oak barrels.

Loamy earth and mushroom notes frame dried cherry, cedar, licorice and clove flavors in this silky red. Balsamic acidity is bright and racy, while light tannins keep this grounded. Expressive. Tempranillo, Garnacho, Graciano and Mazuelo. Drink now. 6,666 cases made, 2,500 cases imported.