The 2004 Fil del Temps Gran Seleccion is 40% Garnacha, 40% Carinena, and 20% Merlot aged 14 months in French and American oak. Dark ruby-colored, it offers up attractive aromas of cedar, damp soil, and black cherry aromas and flavors. This is followed by an easy-going wine with plenty of black fruit flavors, light tannin, and decent length. Drink this tasty wine over the next 2-3 years.Importer: Thomas George, Frontier Wine Imports, Dover, NJ; tel. (973) 328-4500

The elegant 2000 Fill des Temps Gran Seleccion is similar to the Vall de Berrvs, but lighter and more spicy, with more noticeable tannin. It does not possesses the depth of fruit or richness of the Vall de Berrvs. It should be drunk over the next 4-5 years. This wine presents a good value. Importer: Ole Imports, New York, NY; tel. (917) 335-7462