The 2009 Sao, a blend of 50% Garnacha, 40% Syrah and 10% Carinena from 20- to 50-year-old vines, sees no oak aging. It offers ripe, brambly black fruit mixed with forest floor on the “natural” nose, which is well-defined and attractive. The palate is crisp and clean on the entry, with ripe blackberry and boysenberry fruit. Underneath there are fine, quite rigid tannins that lead to an impressive, rather stern finish that leaves you wanting to take another sip. This is a very well thought-out wine that benefits from no oak impeding its fruit profile. Drink now-2017+. Importer: C&P Wines, NY; tel. (917) 846-1708

Celler La Bollidora’s unoaked 2009 Sao is a blend of 50% Garnacha, 40% Syrah, and 10% Samso (Carinena) offers up a slightly reticent nose of earthy mineral, black cherry, and black plum. Sweetly-fruited, forward, and friendly, this firm, savory red will deliver pleasure for another 4-5 years. Importer: C & P Wines, New York, NY; tel. (917) 846-1708

The crimson-colored 2008 Sao, a blend of 50% Garnatxa, 40% Syrah, and 10% Carinena fermented and aged in tank. It displays an alluring perfume of mineral, spice box, incense, black cherry, and plum. Smooth-textured and friendly on the palate, this excellent value will win friends over the next 3-4 years. Celler La Bollidora’s newest collection is uniformly excellent.Importer: C& P Wines, New York, NY; tel. (917) 846-1708

The 2008 Calitje is 100% Garnatxa Blanca fermented and aged in stainless steel. Mineral and saline notes along with citrus, spring flowers, honey and candle wax lead to a savory white with excellent grip and balance. This lengthy offering will provide pleasant drinking over the next 2-3 years. Celler La Bollidora’s newest collection is uniformly excellent.Importer: C& P Wines, New York, NY; tel. (917) 846-1708

The 2007 Sao is an unoaked wine composed of 50% Garnatxa Negra, 40% Syrah, and 10% Samso (Carinena). Purple-colored, it exhibits a fragrant nose of blueberry and black cherry. Mouth-filling, forward, and nicely balanced, it has enough structure to drink well for another five years. Importer: Chris Campbell, C & P Wines, New York, NY; Tel: (917) 846-1708