The purple-colored 2009 M5 was made from Monastrell grown in Yecla and aged in French oak for 3 months. The nose sports racy blueberry and blackberry aromas with a hint of cedar. On the palate it is succulent, rich, and bordering on opulent, remarkable for a wine at this price point. Its finish is smooth, lengthy, and filled with tasty black fruits. This great value over-delivers in a big way. Importer: Ole Imports, New Rochelle, NY; www.oleimports.com

The 2008 M5 is 100% Monastrell fermented and raised in stainless steel (as are all the Sin-Ley wines). Dark ruby-colored, it offers an enticing nose of violets, spices, and blueberry. Dense, layered, and tasty, this smooth-textured wine will drink well for another three years. Importer: Patrick Mata and Alberto Orte, Ole Imports, New Rochelle, NY; Tel: (914) 740-4724

The 2007 M5 is sourced from Yecla. Dark ruby-colored, the nose contains enticing, slightly roasted notes of mineral, pencil lead, and an amalgam of black fruits. On the palate, this meaty effort has excellent density, layered flavors, and a remarkably long finish for a wine of its humble price. The reader is referred to Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate Issue 175, pp72-73, for a more in depth explanation behind the Vinos Sin-Leyconcept. In a nutshell, its purpose is to focus on individual grape varietiesand their expressions in a range of terroirs. To help accomplish this goal,the wines are all unoaked so that the purity of the fruit is front and center.The M Series focuses on Monastrell (known as Mourvedre in France). Importer: Patrick Mata, Ole Imports; www.oleimports.com