The 2008 Arbucala Esencia Joven is 100% Tinta de Toro (as are all the Toro wines) with a fragrant nose of tar, espresso, and blackberry. Ripe, smooth textured, and lively on the palate, this lengthy effort will drink nicely over the next 4-5 years. It is an excellent value. Bodegas y Vinedos Valduero is a medium-size winery in Ribera del Duero that has expanded operations and is producing wine from several DOs. There is one white wine among the new releases Importers: Alphapac, Miami, FL; Wine Wise, Oakland, CA; Baron Francois, New York, NY; Mid State Wines and Liquors, Houston, TX; Ideal Wine, Medford, MA; www.bodegasvalduero.com