Bright flavors of cherry and cranberry mingle with notes of walnut and leather in this distinctive red. Tangerine acidity keeps this lively, while tannins turn firm on the finish. A bit disjointed, but expressive. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now. 300 cases made, 60 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Somontano Select to Add

Sweet smoke and fragrant leather notes accent flavors of dried cherry, grilled herb, red licorice and cocoa powder in this balanced, lightly tangy red. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now. 2,500 cases made.??–AN??Region: Spain / Somontano Select to Add

The 2007 Idrias Sevil is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon aged in barrel for 12 months. Earth, mineral, herbs, cinnamon, and cassis aromas compose the bouquet of this structured, ripe, surprisingly elegant effort. Give it 1-2 years to fully blossom and drink it through 2020. Importer: Vinamericas, Miami, FL; Tel. (954) 791-2090

The 2005 Idrias Sevil is made up of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot aged for 14 months in new French oak. Dark ruby-colored, it displays an expressive bouquet of Asian spices, mineral, espresso, black currant and black cherry. Smooth-textured, savory, and elegant on the palate, it has a bit of ripe tannin, excellent balance, and 1-2 years of aging potential. Drink this excellent value now through 2017. Bodegas Sierra de Guara has 132 acres of Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot under cultivation in Somontano. Importer: Vinamericas, Miami FL; www.vinamericas.com

Perfumey vanilla oak dominates this light red, marrying nicely with berry and spice flavors, but contributing rather firm tannins for such a supple wine. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now. 7,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Somontano Select to Add