2007 Pesus

(85% tempranillo, with cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot): Inky ruby. Explosively perfumed aromas of candied dark berries, incense and potpourri, with cola and vanilla accents building in the glass. Lush, palate-staining blackberry, cherry and violet pastille flavors show impressive depth and sweetness, with a velvety texture and emphatic spiciness. Finishes on a sweet note, with outstanding thrust and persistence. This may be the best wine of the appellation from this erratic vintage.