Personally, I would trade up to the splendid 2010 La Basseta which is sourced from 100-year-old vines and is a blend of 60% Garnacha, 20% Carinena and 20% Syrah aged for 16 months in French oak. It has a lifted nose of fennel, rosemary, raspberry leaf and crushed stone. The palate is full-bodied with ripe, rounded tannins, a touch of balsamic inflecting the red fruit profile with a floral, almost Cote Rotie-like finish derived from the Syrah. Drink 2016-2025. Bodegas Mas Lata was established by Michel and Christine Vanhoutte in 1999 around the village of La Vilella Alta; since then they have planted 35 hectares of vine as well as sourcing old vine fruit from local winegrowers. They have hired two reputed consultants in the shape of Michel Tardieu and Philippe Cambie. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565