The 2008 Finca Pla del Moli is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon aged separately for 14 months in French oak barriques. This has an evolved, quite classical nose of leather, cigar box, mint, blackberries and black pepper and a medium-bodied palate with polished tannins and very good acidity. It might not be terribly exciting, but it’s very good at what it is and represents good value. Drink now-2018. This is a new name, a family winery created in 2004, but with a long tradition as grape growers. They own some exceptional vineyards like a centenary plot of Carinena where they source the fruit for the Cami de Cormes, a really impressive and profound wine well worth its price. Importer: CSCS Imports Inc, West Warwick, RI; tel. (401) 825-7920, www.cscscorp.org

The 2008 Pla Del Moli is made up of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot. Aromas of pain grille, smoke, violets, cassis, and blackberry inform the nose of this structured, one-dimensional but tasty offering. Another 1-2 years of bottle age may allow it to fill out at which point my rating would look conservative. Importer: 31 Degrees South; www.31degreessouth.com