The 1996 Vino Alberdi is about as close as La Rioja Alta comes to making any concession to modern day tastes. It exhibits sweet toasty oak, round, candied cherry/berry fruit, a soft texture, fine elegance, and a medium-bodied, supple finish. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. Importer: A Christopher Cannan Selection, various American importers including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300 and Diamond Wine Merchants, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 567-9897