Castillo de Monesma’s 2001 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 18 months in French oak and bottled unfiltered. It is dark ruby-colored with a fragrant nose of vanilla, toast, red currants and blackberry. This is followed by an elegant wine with bright red and black fruits and fine depth and concentration. Drink it now through 2016. Importer: Bryce McNamee, Boutique Wine Collection, Philadelphia, PA; tel. (914) 954-6583

The deep ruby/purple-colored 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva offers notes of graphite, licorice, and black currants in its classic aromas. Richer and fuller than its sibling, medium-bodied, and spicy, with none of the prune characteristics found in the Crianza, it should drink well for 5-6 years.Boutique Wine Collection, Philadelphia, PA; tel. (914) 954-6583