The 2009 Pesquera Reserva is aged for 24 months in barrel. It offers luscious fruit: a medley of red and black fruit that are well defined, infused by iodine and black olive compote scents that add another dimension. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, quite sturdy tannins that encase the layers of ripe fruit at the black end of the spectrum. It has a creamy veneer that caresses the mouth and a sweet, vanilla tinged finish that is modern in style, but fresh, well balanced and classy. This Pesquera is endowed with the potential to age gracefully over 15 to 20 years. This is a gorgeous wine that can only bring smiles to faces. Drink 2014-2025+ Importer: Classical Wines From Spain, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 297-6713

This firm red offers macerated cherry, dried herb and toasted vanilla flavors in a dense, lithe texture. Firm, slightly angular tannins run under the smooth texture, but this remains focused. Drink now through 2018. 2,500 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

(100% tempranillo, raised for 24 months in American oak barriques): Deep ruby. Smoke- and spice-accented aromas of candied cherry, sassafras and potpourri, with subtle cured meat and mineral notes building with air. Rich but vibrant, offering sweet dark fruit flavors that gain energy and spiciness in the glass. Chewy tannins add grip the sweet, powerfully long finish. This is still a baby.