The 2008 Capricho is 100% Garnacha aged in oak for 14 months. It sports plenty of sweet fruit, good density, and savory black cherry flavors buttressed by enough structure to evolve for another 1-2 years. It will be at its best from 2012 to 2018. Importer: Axial Wines USA; www.axialvinos.com

The 2006 Capricho is 100% Garnacha aged in seasoned oak for 14 months. Dark ruby-colored, it has a classy perfume of cinnamon, black cherry, and cranberry. Concentrated on the palate with excellent depth and spicy cherry flavors, this nicely balanced wine will drink well for another five years. Importer: Axial Wines USA; www.axialvinos.com

Cruz de Piedra (produced by Bodega Virgen de la Sierra) offers several notable red and white wine values listed in the Best Buy chart at the end of this report. The 2005 Capricho, from the awakening DO of Calatayud, is 100% Garnacha and received some aging in barrel. Purple-colored, it offers a fragrant perfume of cedar, spice box, violets, black cherry, and black raspberry. Opulent on the palate, it has layers of sweet fruit, spicy, complex flavors, and a forward personality. It will evolve for 1-2 years and drink well through 2020. Importer: Axial Wines USA; info@axialvinos.com