The 2009 Furvus is a blend of 70% Garnacha and 30% Merlot from vines grown at an altitude of 450 meters and aged in a combination of first, second and third-year 300-litre French barrels and 10% in 10-year-old American oak barrels. It has a bouquet that takes you straight into the wild Montsant hills with white fennel, white pepper, broom and rosemary. The palate is medium-bodied, with a smooth, dark chocolate-tinged entry, crisp acidity and a slightly chewy finish. It is missing a little harmony at the moment, although that is probably because it has only been bottled three weeks previously. Its substance suggests it should age well over 5 to 8 years. Importer: Ole Imports, NY; Tel. (914) 576-6120

Roasted cherry, dried herb, tobacco and underbrush notes mingle in this rustic red, with light, firm tannins and balsamic acidity, giving way to an herbal finish. Drink now through 2016. 1,660 cases made, 350 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Montsant Select to Add