The 2005 Tinto is composed of 80% Tempranillo and the balance Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo, all from estate fruit with the wine aged mainly in French oak. Dark ruby colored, it displays an expressive nose of cedar, spice box, violets, black cherry, and blackberry. Savory and layered on the palate, it conceals enough structure to evolve for another 2-3 years. This solid effort will offer prime drinking from 2012 to 2020. Officially known as Bodegas Y Vinedos Granja Ntra. Sra. De Remelluri, but known to fans as simply Remelluri, this remains one of Rioja’s reference points. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates from Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767

About as big and ripe as they come before tilting to the other side. Aromas of prune, raisin, marzipan, leather and baked berry fruit are sweet and inviting, while the loaded, tannic palate deals big berry flavors, tea and spice. Mint and coconut grace the pusling, stocked finish. Drink from 2012 thru 2015.——M.S.(4/1/2010)—— 91