This wine is a terrific bargain in high class red wine. A blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Grenache, and 10% Mazuelo and Graciano, this wine (4,500 cases imported into the US), is the essence of chocolate, truffles, tobacco, and cherries in its nose and flavors. Dense and ripe, with a full-bodied personality, this is a deep, rich, round, compelling Rioja for drinking now as well as over the next decade. Readers should seriously contemplate purchasing this wine by the case. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (617) 461-5767

Alluring coffee, spice and plum aromas follow through on the palate in this well-structured red. Elegant yet well defined, it has both concentration and balance. Drink now through 2002. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add