The 2005 Crianza is 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 12 months in seasoned French oak. Slightly deeper in color, it has a fragrant nose of smoke, pencil lead, vanilla, espresso, and blackberry jam. Medium bodied, dense, and structured, the wine has layers of spicy black fruit and enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years. Long and pure in the finish, it will drink well through 2015. Importer: Antalva Wine Imports, Los Angeles, CA; (310) 695-6260 www.pagodeloscapellanes.com

Spicy, sweet, and ripe red fruit, with fresh acidity, integrated oak, and elegant tannins.

Youthful and bouncy right from the get-go. The nose is bright and fruity, with no boundaries to its verve. Lively in the mouth as well, with fresh, forward berry and cherry flavors. A little racy and juvenile, but with lots of high-quality fruit and some aging potential. Drink now through 2011. ——M.S.(11/15/2008)—— 89