The 2008 Tinto Roble, which spent 3 months in French oak, is crimson-colored with aromas of mineral, spice box, and black cherry, on the palate it is supple-textured, savory, and easy-going. It has a bit of structure which will allow it to provide pleasure for another 3 years. Vina Mayor makes reliable value-priced wines in several DOs.Importer: HAB North America; www.habarcelo.es

A simple but pleasant Ribera red with berry-cherry aromas. The palate has a staunch, tannic grab to it as well as flavors of raspberry, black plum and earth. A wine that has o.k. length and solidity to the finish.——M.S.(6/1/2010)—— 85