The 2008 Alto Las Pizarras del Jalon was sourced from the same vineyard but aged for 10 months in 40% new French demi-muids. Purple colored, the oak regimen adds aromatic complexity with aromas of smoke, mineral, tobacco, leather, lavender, and black cherry. Sweet, layered, and succulent, it will evolve for 2-3 years and offer prime drinking from 2012 to 2020. Bodegas y Vinedos del Jalon’s current portfolio is first class from top to bottom. Importer: The Artisan Collection, New York, NY; tel. (212) 608-0722

The unoaked 2008 Las Pizarras del Jalon is 100% old-vine Garnacha sourced from vines ranging in age from 70-100 years. Purple-colored, it gives up a nose of earth, mineral, Asian spices, lavender and black cherry that jumps from the glass. With excellent depth and grip, gobs of fruit, and impeccable balance, it will continue to evolve for 1-2 years and offer prime drinking from 2011 to 2016. Bodegas y Vinedos del Jalon’s current portfolio is first class from top to bottom.Importer: The Artisan Collection, New York, NY; tel. (212) 608-0722