The 2006 Finca Dofi is 55% Garnacha and 45% Carinena from estate vines ranging in age from 16 to 23 years. It was aged for 9 months in 80% new French oak. It offers up a more complex bouquet of toasty new oak, lavender, leather, mineral, truffle, black cherry, and blueberry. Layered on the palate with a plush texture, it has excellent depth, succulent flavor, and excellent balance. Surprisingly forward, it will evolve for 2-3 years but can be enjoyed now and over the next decade. Importer: Manny Berk, The Rare Wine Company, Sonoma, CA; tel. (707) 996-4484

Cherry and plum flavors are ripe and juicy in this lively red, which has firm tannins and light accents of tobacco and herbs. Balanced, fresh and clean. Tight now, but promising depth with age. Best from 2011 through 2018.??–TM??Region: Spain / Priorat Select to Add

Round and lush, with immense fruit from the nose to the palate. Beautifully balanced, with sweet plum and berry flavors, a lash of smoke and a touch of pepper and thyme. There’s nothing raw or earthy about this wine; it’s opulent and pure, a testament to vineyard management and great winemaking in a tough year. Doesn’t even need much cellar time; drink from 2006–09. Imported by Rare Wine Company. ——M.S.(10/1/2005)—— 94