Bodegas Lavia - Molino y Lagares 'Lavia', Bullas, Spain

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The 2006 Lavia+ (Plus) is 100% Monastrell from a single vineyard aged in French oak for 1 year. It offers more complex aromatics (likely from the barrel aging), rich fruit on the palate, and a lengthy finish. It will benefit from 1-2 years of additional bottle aging and should be at its best from 2011 to 2018. Importer: C & P Wine, New York, NY; tel. (917) 846-1708

The 2006 Lavia is an unoaked cuvee of 70% Monastrell and 30% Syrah which was aged in tank sur lie for 12 months. Brier, underbrush, tapenade, blueberry, and blackberry aromas inform the nose of a round, sweetly-fruited, savory wine with outstanding depth and a seamless finish. Enjoy this pleasure-bent effort over the next 5-6 years. Molino y Lagares de Bullas began operations in 2004. Bullas is Monastrell country and is the principal focus of the Bodega.Importer: Christopher Campbell, C & P Wines, New York, NY; Tel. (917) 846-1708

The purple-colored 2005 Lavia+ is 100% Monastrell aged in barrel. Slightly roasted blueberry compote aromas along with mineral and underbrush make for a sexy mix. Supple and round on the palate, spice notes and licorice make an appearance leading to a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. It will offer prime drinking from 2011 to 2020. Importer: Chris Campbell, C & P Wines, New York, NY; tel. (917) 846-1708

The 2005 Lavia+ is 100% Monastrell sourced from 70- to 80-year-old ungrafted vines. It spent 13 months in 300-liter barrels followed by 3 months in foudre prior to bottling without fining or filtration. Purple-colored, it exhibits a cedar, earthy, leather, and blueberry-scented bouquet with a layering of spicy fruit, soft tannin, good balance and enough structure to improve for another 2-3 years in the bottle. Drink this lengthy effort through 2025.Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; tel. (571) 642-0343