This kitchen sink Tempranillo blend brings heavy leather, mint, spice, cola and black fruit aromas that are really nice as a whole. It’s weighty and deep in the mouth, with blackberry, vanilla and coconutty flavors. Grabby, ripe, tannic and modern all the way through the finish. ——M.S.(11/1/2011)—— 90

The 2005 Reserva is composed of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Graciano aged for 14 months in new French oak. It gives up a nose of wood smoke, damp earth, floral notes, black cherry, and blackberry. This leads to a structured, slightly rustic wine that has good flavors, excellent grip, and a lengthy finish. Give it 2-3 years of additional bottle age and drink it from 2013 to 2020. The latest collection from Bodegas Marco Real is uniformly excellent. Importer: Steve Miles Selections, Denver, CO; tel. (303) 495-3811