This red has a round, juicy texture, but the black cherry fruit is shadowed by gamy and metallic notes. Needs air. Drink now. 15,000 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

The garnet-colored 2006 Vina Pedrosa exhibits a lovely cherry-scented nose along with smoke, mineral, and incense. Elegant on the palate, it has a smooth texture, savory flavors, light tannin, and a fruit-filled finish. Drink it over the next five years. Importer: Christopher Cannan, Europvin; www.europvin.com

This light, firm red shows tart cherry, light herbal and tobacco notes. Juicy and lively, if a bit lean. Drink now through 2009. 12,500 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

The 2005 Vina Pedrosa spent 6 months in French and American oak. Dark ruby-colored, it delivers a nose of cedar, spice box, and blackberry. Fruit-forward and mouth-filling, it has layers of spicy black fruits and excellent balance. Drink it now through 2015. As a side note, the 2001 Vina Pedrosa Gran Reserva was austere, ungiving, and needs to be retasted.Importer: Christopher Cannan, Europvin; www.vinapedrosa.com

This plump, juicy red offers plum and blackberry notes backed by vanilla oak and just enough tannins for grip. Drink now through 2009. 12,500 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add