For value, it is hard to beat the 2003 Vina Pedrosa, an exuberant, deep ruby/purple-tinged wine displaying loads of cedar wood, creme de cassis, licorice, and spice box characteristics. Fleshy and opulent, with crisp, zesty acidity, this young vine cuvee is a terrific effort to drink over the next 5-6 years. Importer: A Christopher Cannan Selection, various American importers including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300 and Diamond Wine Merchants, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 567-9897

Floral and berry notes accent the core of black cherry fruit and give this red a distinctive elegance, backed by lively acidity, firm but fine tannins and smoky oak. It's balanced and graceful. Drink now through 2009. 10,800 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add