The 2005 Reserva is 90% Tempranillo and 10% Mazuelo aged for 26 months in French and American oak. It, too, displays a lean, wanting to be elegant personality. It has better balance, attractive flavors, and a medium-long finish. Drink it through 2017. Bodegas Montecillo is owned by the Osborne family. Importer: W.J. Deutsch & Sons, White Plains, NY; tel. (914) 251-9463

This juicy red delivers cherry, licorice, raisin, citrus peel and spice flavors, with modest tannins and lively acidity. The flavors are starting to mature, but the wine is balanced and still fresh. Drink now through 2014. 50,000 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

Dry and subtle on the nose, with cherry and plum fruit scents mixed with balsam wood. The palate is tight, simple and offers a bit of creaminess to go with raspberry and oak-based vanilla and mocha. Light on the finish and fresh, with a medium body. ——M.S.(12/15/2010)—— 87