The 2005 Seleccion C & J is 100% Tempranillo sourced from 30-year-old vines and aged for 7 months in new French and American oak before racking into seasoned oak for an additional 9 months. It has the beginnings of an aged appearance with its garnet rim and secondary aromas are starting to develop. Toast, pencil lead, Asian spices, incense and blackberry scents are followed by a still tightly wound wine with ample fruit and balance. It requires several years of additional cellaring but should ultimately reward patience. Drink it from 2015 to 2025. Casa Gualda’s current collection is uniformly excellent. Importer: Steven Berardi Selections, Denver, CO; tel. (303) 838-1963