This soft, round red offers plum, chocolate, herbal and forest floor flavors, with just enough tannins and acidity to keep it lively. Drink now through 2013. 6,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Vi?o de la Tierra de Castilla y León Select to Add

The 2008 Rivola is a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon displaying aromas of spice box, incense, violets, and black cherry. Savory and sweetly-fruited on the palate, it is an excellent value meant for drinking over the next 4-5 years. Abadia Retuerta is a quality producer located just outside the border of Ribera del Duero, hence the use of the generic Castilla y Leon DO.Importer: Kobrand, New York, NY; www.kobrandwine.com

This firm, oaky red offers toast, coffee and licorice flavors, with firm tannins framing ripe berry fruit. Sleek and modern, with a fresh, floral finish. This was the better of two bottles. Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2012.??–TM??Region: Spain / Vi?o de la Tierra de Castilla y León Select to Add

The 2006 Rivola is a blend of 60% Tempranillo and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 12 months in French and American oak. Dark ruby-colored, it offers up aromas of cedar, spice box, sage, olives, and blackberry. Forward and easy-going on the palate, it has plenty of ripe fruit, good balance, and a lingering finish. Drink this good value over the next 4 years. Abadia Retuerta is an excellent winery located just outside of the Ribera del Duero demarcation line.Importer: Kobrand; www.kobrandwine.com