Another of my favorite treasure troves for value-priced Spanish wines is Jumilla. This single vineyard 2009 Las Gravas, owned by Jose Maria Vicente, is an amazing wine that must be tasted to be believed. Its intense dense purple color is accompanied by copious notes of kirsch, black raspberries, blueberries and underbrush intertwined with hints of truffles and graphite. Aged 18 months in new French oak demi-muids, it is a full-bodied, stunningly pure blend of 80% Monastrell, 10% Garnacha and 10% Syrah. The old vine Grenache component gives the wine a remarkable layered texture and plushness. The vineyard is planted in limestone and gravel soils at an altitude of 2,200+ feet. Drink this beauty over the next 7-8+ years. Importer:Eric Solomon, European Cellars Charlotte, NC; Tel. (704) 358-1565; Fax (704) 358-1797