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Red Wine by Abadia Retuerta from Ribera del Duero, Spain. The estate of Abad?a Retuerta lies just outside the Ribera del Duero D.O. in the province of Castilla y Le?n, in the heart of an expanse of wine estates known as the golden mile, an area parallelling the banks of the Duero River so named for its history of producing some of Spain's most acclaimed wines. Selecci?n Especial is dense ruby-garnet in color, with a subtle, complex nose of ripe red berry and wild black cherries offset by notes of violet, menthol, spice and vanilla. Silky, ripe red fruits and hints of spice and mint predominate on the palate, with a full, harmonious balance underscored by refined tannins. The finish is finely textured and lingering.

Red Wine by Vina Gormaz from Ribera del Duero, Spain. The early 2006 harvest resulted in a deeply-colored, intense young wine that should prove to be a worthy successor to the superb 2004 and 2005 vintages. Deep wild berry aromas and mouth filling flavor and length are provided by the old Tempranillo vines. Tannins are ample but balanced by textural richness and juicy fruit. Dark purple. Primary dark berry aromas are complicated by musky earth and dark chocolate. Tarry cherry and cassis flavors are gently tannic and finish sweet. Straightforward, ready to drink and tasty. A great buy, too. Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 88 Points