The more serious 2009 Crianza is 100% Garnacha sourced from 75-80 year old vines and aged in barrel for 12 months. Dark ruby-colored, it presents an aromatic array of cedar, mineral, spice box, and black cherry. On the palate it displays some elegance to accompany its savory black fruit flavors. This well balanced, medium-long wine will drink well for 3-4 years.The three offerings from Campos de Luz are very good values.Importer: Perelada; www.castilloperelada.com

Toasty oak adds depth to the ripe cherry flavor in this fleshy red. It has light, well-integrated tannins and enough acidity for balance. Shows polish and some density. Drink now. 4,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Cari?ena Select to Add

The 2008 Crianza is 100% Garnacha aged in seasoned oak for 12 months. It is a fresh, mid-weight wine with aromas of cedar, spice box, and black cherry, an easy-going personality, and a savory finish. It will provide pleasure through 2015. The Campos de Luz label is part of the Campos de Espana Varietals project. Each of the five wines presented proved to be a solid value.Importer: Vinergia USA, Manhasset, NY