The 2007 Reserva is aged for 20 months in new oak, which is carried well on the mulberry and dark plum-scented bouquet. The palate is finely balanced with caressing, very plush, rounded tannins and a sorbet-like freshness towards the finish. This is a commercially savvy, nigh irresistible Rioja. Drink now-2016. Importer: Frederic Wildman Selections, New York, www.fredericwildman.com

This plump red offers sweet cocoa and cream notes that enrobe plum and raisin flavors, plush and gentle. Not much structure, but generous. Drink now. 2,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

(Rioja Baja) Perfumed flowers, vanilla, redcurrant, cherry, berry and nice oak. Generous, round and juicy with real appeal. Crisp fruit and acidity with soft tannins. Elegant. Drink from 2013. Alc: 13.5%. (16 points)