The 2007 Exaltos was sourced from 65-year-old Mencia vines and aged in seasoned French oak for 9 months. Opaque purple in color, it displays an inviting nose of cedar, minerals, violets, black cherry, and black raspberry. Layered, dense, and full-flavored on the palate, this lengthy effort will reward 1-2 years of cellaring and offer optimum drinking from 2013 to 2019. The latest releases from Dominio de Tares are uniformly outstanding. Importer: Opici Wines , www.opiciwines.com

The 2005 Exaltos Cepas Viejas is made from 100% Mencia. It offers up a complex perfume of cinnamon, mineral, iodine, saline, leather, and plum. It sounds like an odd concoction but it works. This is followed by a smooth-textured, savory, ripe wine with excellent depth, balance, and length. Drink it over the next five years. Importer: Classical Wines of Spain, Seattle, WA; www.classicalwines.com; Opici Wines , www.opiciwines.com

The 2004 Exaltos Cepas Viejas is produced from 60-year-old Mencia vines and receives 9 months aging in barrel. Purple in color, it offers a stylish nose of crushed flowers, cinnamon, minerals, and raspberry. Medium-bodied and currently tightly wound, the wine has a firm core of fruit and the structure to evolve for several years. For those with patience, this wine should become outstanding. Importer: Classical Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 297-6713; Opici Wines , www.opiciwines.com