The 2013 Finca La Colina CienxCien Verdejo smells of Sauvignon Blanc (!?), with herbal aromas and a balsamic personality that is a bit disconcerting. Perhaps it’s just a reductive character, because the wine changes in the glass. Drink now-2015. Various American importers, including United Cellars, Doral, FL; tel. (305) 591-1516; www.unitedcellars.us; PS-Wines. Portland; OR; tel. (503) 226-2503; B. Fernandez, Bayamon, PR; tel. (787) 288-7272; www.bfernandez.com

This wine is made from old-vines Verdejo and it shows more minerality and intensity than something made from younger grapes. The nose has wax, mineral and citrus aromas, while the palate shows passion fruit and pineapple flavors. Grows on you nicely with structure, acidity and a smack of Rueda terroir.——M.S.(2/1/2008)—— 89