This fresh white offers peach, apple and spicy flavors, with lively acidity. Clean and fruity, maintaining a slightly candied character. Drink now. 6,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Terra Alta Select to Add

Subtle and well-balanced, with delicate acidity framing hints of creamed apple, fleur de sel, acacia blossom and lemon curd. Drink now through 2015. 3,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Spain / Terra Alta Select to Add

Las Colinas del Ebro’s 2010 Garnacha Blanca was sourced from 100-year-old vines in the up-and-coming DO of Terre Alta. Fermented and raised in stainless steel, it displays an enticing nose of fragrant minerals, bee’s wax, melon, and white flowers. Medium-bodied, on the palate it has excellent grip, proportion, and length. Drink this tasty effort over the next 4 years. Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; tel. (571) 642-0343

The 2009 Colinas del Ebro Garnacha Blanca (100%) was made from 100-year-old vines and fermented and raised in stainless steel. Medium straw-colored, it displays a perfume of mineral, candle wax, baking spices, nutmeg, and pit fruits. On the palate it has plenty of spicy fruit, good depth and concentration, and medium length. Drink this very good value over the next 1-2 years. The DO Terra Alta wines represent a new project for Bodegas Abanico. Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; www.grapesofspain.com