The purple-colored 2006 Planella is 40% Carinena with the balance equal parts Syrah, Garnacha, and Cabernet Sauvignon. It offers an attractive nose of mineral, violet, black cherry, and blackberry leading to a straightforward wine with solid black fruit flavors and a slightly compact finish. Drink it over the next five years.
Importer: Andre Tamers, De Maison Selections, Chapel Hill, NC; www.demaisonselections.com