2007 Pago de Carraovejas Reserva - Ribera del Duero

Pago de Carraovejas is one of the most sought after wines produced in Spain, but it's little known in the US.  The main reason is that most of it is snatched up by thirsty Spaniards before it has the chance to leave the country.  Established by Segovian restauranteur and sommelier Jose Maria Ruiz, it has become one of the crown jewels of Ribera del Duero wines.

91 Points Wine Advocate - "The 2007 Reserva is made up of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in new French oak for 24 months. Purple in color, it gives up an expressive nose of wood smoke, violets, espresso, mineral, and assorted black fruits. Full-bodied, dense, and savory on the palate, this medium-long effort will fill out for another 2-3 years and offer a drinking window extending from 2014 to 2022."