Hijos de Antonio Barcelo 'Vina Mayor' Gran Reserva, Ribera del Duero, Spain

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This red shows focus and freshness, with blackberry and mineral flavors accented by vanilla and smoke. Quite supple, yet has firm underlying structure. Drink now through 2013. 4,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

The 2003 Gran Reserva spent 24 months in French and American oak. Deep purple in color, its bouquet reveals a slightly roasted character (2003 was a record hot vintage), abundant black fruits, and some earthy minerality. On the palate it reveals some elegance and a smooth texture but is in need of greater depth and volume. This savory offering can be approached now and will last for another 8-10 years. Vina Mayor makes reliable value-priced wines in several DOs.Importer: HAB North America; Tel. (561) 289-2852

A rich and soft-textured wine with dark fruit, raisin, coconut and chocolaty aromas. The palate offers maturity and structure along with black fruit flavors, chocolate, spice and pepper. Turns sweeter and more raisiny on the finish, with brown sugar and toast. Drink now through 2015.——M.S.(10/1/2011)—— 89

This maturing red offers plum, fig, licorice, tobacco and mineral notes over firm, well-integrated tannins, with a long, spicy finish. It's not showy, but has harmony and depth. Drink now through 2014. 5,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

The Gran Reservas spent 18 months in French oak, some new, followed by 18 months in seasoned American oak. The 2001 Gran Reserva is purple-colored with more primary aromatics including elements of wood smoke, Asian spices, pencil lead, and blackberry. There is enough structure to permit several more years of evolution, excellent depth and breadth of fruit, and a long finish. Give this tasty effort 2-3 years in the cellar and drink it through 2020. Importer: HAB North America; tel. (312) 208-0488