The outstanding 2004 Vina Alarba Old Vines (5,000 cases for the American market) boasts a deep ruby/purple color, full body, and wonderful kirsch liqueur and raspberry aromas and flavors interwoven with hints of licorice as well as minerals. This stunning effort is almost too good to be true. Drink it over the next 1-3 years. This is a ridiculously priced bargain! A backwater Spanish appellation, Calatayud is becoming more and more important, especially for terrific wine values. Jorge Ordonez was the first broker in America to exploit this region.Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767

This nouveau-style wine delivers ripe blackberry fruit flavors, but a metallic note and noticeable spritz detract. 5,000 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Calatayud Select to Add