The 2008 La Montesa is made up of 65% Garnacha, 30% Tempranillo, and 5% Mazuelo aged for 12 months in a mix of new and used French and American oak. It gives up a pleasant nose of cedar, violets, spice box, cherry, and plum leading to a medium-bodied wine with adequate depth and volume, ample spicy fruit, and moderate length. This solid effort can be enjoyed over the next 5-6 years. The Palacios Remondo wines are made by the renowned Alvaro Palacios from the family’s home estate in Rioja.Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA; www.foliowine.com