The 2008 Crianza Garnacha (60%) – Tempranillo (40%) spent 6 months in oak. It has a vein of earthy minerality as well as ample spice and blackberry flavors. It has good depth and concentration and will provide pleasant drinking over the next 4 years. Importer: Axial Wines USA; www.axialvinos.com

Both Abrazo wines are 50-50 blends of Garnacha and Tempranillo. The 2007 Crianza spent 6 months in oak. Dark ruby-colored, it offers up a pleasant perfume of spice box, brier, earth notes, tobacco, and black cherry. Flavorful on the palate with good balance and length, it is a good value for drinking over the next 3 years. Importer: Axial Wines USA; www.axialvinos.com

Red values under $25. Recommended and tasted, but no tasting note given.

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The 2003 Crianza is composed of 50% Garnacha and 50% Tempranillo and spent 6 months in American oak. Dark ruby-colored, with a nose of cedar and blackberry, on the palate it comes across as slightly monolithic and firm in the finish. There is plenty of material here and a year in bottle may round the wine out. Abrazo’s offerings from Carinena are all good values. Importer: Axial Wines USA; www.axialvinos.com