The 2005 Arrocal is 100% Tempranillo aged 4 months in a mixture of new and used French and American oak. Purple-colored, it offers up fragrant aromas of cedar, spice box, blueberry, and blackberry. Supple-textured, the wine has gobs of sweet fruit, soft tannins, and excellent balance. Drink this outstanding value over the next 3-5 years. Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; tel. 571.642.0343 fax (571) 642-0505

This plush red offers ripe plum and black cherry flavors, with chocolate, tobacco and floral accents. Velvety in texture, with soft tannins and light acidity. Drink now through 2009. 12,500 cases made, 4,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

On the verge of heavy, but good in a stocky, straightforward way. Blackberry and chocolate lead, and the body leans toward weighty but doesn’t go entirely heavy. A good, fuller-bodied selection with toast and tannin on the back end.——M.S.(6/1/2007)—— 87