The 2008 Tebaida was aged in new French oak for 15 months. It gives up a brooding, slightly reticent, lightly roasted bouquet of Asian spices, incense, mineral, beef blood, and assorted black fruits. More structured than the Hombros cuvee, it will evolve for 3-4 years and offer optimum drinking from 2014 to 2023. All of the Casar de Burbia wines are 100% Mencia that went through malolactic fermentation in barrel. Importer: Bonafide Wine Estates, Seattle, WA; Tel. (206) 297-6713

The 2008 Tebaida 5 was sourced from the estate's original plot planted in 1903 and aged in new French oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, reticent aromas of sandalwood, exotic spices, incense, violets, black cherry, and black raspberry inform the nose of this tightly wound, powerful yet elegant offering that will require considerable patience from those who buy it. Give this substantial effort another 6-8 years of cellaring and drink it from 2017 to 2033. All of the Casar de Burbia wines are 100% Mencia that went through malolactic fermentation in barrel.Importer: Steve Metzler, Bonafide Wine Estates, Seattle, WA; Tel. (206) 297-6713