This lively red shows flavors of macerated cherry, raspberry preserves and vanilla, sparked by orange peel acidity and backed by light, firm tannins. A bit chewy, but expressive. Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2021. 2,500 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Montsant Select to Add

Smoky and toasty notes frame a core of black cherry, tart plum and leafy flavors in this firm, polished red. Racy acidity keeps this fresh and focused. Drink now through 2020. 2,500 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Montsant Select to Add

The more oaky of all the reds I tasted was the 2011 Aloja Mare, a blend of 50% Garnacha, 30% Cari?ena and the rest Syrah from a diversity of vineyards across Montsant fermented separately in stainless steel and blended prior to the élevage in French and American oak barrels for one year. It's a typical dark and concentrated, generously-oaked red blend with plenty of aromas derived from the wood and a palate with abundant, fine-grained but dusty tannins. 6,000 bottles produced.