The 2008 El Chaparral is produced from Garnacha vines ranging in age 60-100+ years. Purple-colored, it sports an attractive nose of spice box, cedar, pepper, cassis, and black cherry. Ripe and sweet with good volume on the palate, this lengthy effort will offer pleasure over the next 4 years.The Vega Sindoa label, produced by Bodegas Nekeas in Navarra, has long been known for value.Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates from Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767