Bodegas Y Vinedos Labastida Castillo Labastida Crianza, Rioja DOCa, Spain

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The 2008 Crianza sees 12 months aging in French and American oak. It has a well-defined, elegant bouquet of blackberry, sage and orange zest, the latter really coming forth with aeration. The palate is well-defined with supple tannins and layers of refined red fruit that caress the mouth and lend it a smooth, velvety finish that is impossible to resist. Drink now-2018. Named after the village in the foothills of the Sierra Cantabria in Rioja Alavesa, Castillo Labastida was established when a group of growers took over a winery that was originally the homestead of Manuel Quintano, an influential figure in 18th century Rioja winemaking. They sought to produce their own label and now winemaker Manuel Ruiz oversees some wonderful Rioja wines at mouth-watering prices. Importer: Winebow, Montvale, NJ; www.winebow.com (except Cuvee KPF)

The prototypical 2007 Crianza is an elegant wine with aromas of spice box, violets, and black cherry. Silky on the palate with no hard edges, it can be enjoyed over the next 6-7 years. Castillo Labastida began as a co-op in 1964 and currently has 156 members. Importer: Winebow, Inc., New York; www.winebow.com

0 Smoky, earthy and very nice up front, with plum and berry aromas. The palate is lifted and focused, with juicy, bright flavors of red berry, mild citrus and chocolaty oak. Long, smooth and nicely oaked on the finish. Just right for the price.——M.S.(12/15/2011)—— 90

The 2006 La Bastida Crianza is 100% Tempranillo aged for 12 months in American oak barriques. Deep crimson-colored, it delivers an already complex nose of spice box, pencil lead, tobacco, and black cherry. With some elegance on the palate along with some ripe, underlying tannin, this savory Rioja should evolve for another 1-2 years. It will offer prime drinking from 2011 to 2018. Castillo La Bastida is an excellent Rioja cooperative founded in 1964. Importer: Winebow Inc., New York, NY; www.winebow.com

Shy at first, with standard raspberry aromas, earth and buttery notes along with cherry and raspberry flavors. Becomes fuller and more satisfying with time, and once it’s fully open you have a solid, satisfying Rioja with true flavors and good overall balance.——M.S.(12/15/2010)—— 88