The 2008 Seleccion is a blend of 60% Tempranillo, with the balance Mazuelo, Garnacha, and Graciano. It was fermented with native yeasts and aged for 8 months in French and American oak before bottling without filtration. Dark ruby-colored with a slightly brooding nose of cedar, tobacco, leather, violets, blackberry, and black cherry, on the palate it has layered ripe fruit, plenty of spice and mineral, notes, and enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years. Drink it over the next 5-6 years. Importer: The Artisan Collection, New York, NY; tel. (212) 608-0722