The 2004 Gran Reserva spent 30 months in French and American oak. It is a mouth-filling, opulent effort from the great 2004 vintage that straddles the line between traditional and modern-style Rioja. It offers up a soaring perfume of wood smoke, pencil lead, exotic spices, lavender, and blackberry that leads to a dense, impeccably balanced, lengthy effort that has the structure to evolve for 5-7 years while showing why 2004 is such an esteemed vintage in Rioja. It should see its 20th birthday in fine form. Importer: Frederick Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; Tel. (202) 355-0700

Sanguine, tobacco and cedar notes mingle in this maturing red, which has good density, remaining polished and balanced, with a core of cherry and dried cherry fruit. Drink now through 2013. 1,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add