Bodegas La Purísima La Purísima Old Vines Expression 2019 750ml

An excellent blend with 85% monastrell, 10% syrah and 5% garnacha. Deep and glossy with blackberries, wild spices, tar and mineral. Concentrated but not hefty. Juicy, with a medium-to full-bodied palate enveloped by fresh, chalky tannins. Balance is the key here. Delicious now but can hold. (James Suckling)

With aromas of dark plum, milk chocolate and lavender, this wine has flavors of black cherry, pomegranate, white chocolate and espresso. It is bright at first sip, with bold tannins and a touch of jalapeño on the finish. (Mike DeSimone)

A lightly tannic, medium-bodied red, with hints of melted licorice and mocha enriching flavors of pureed blackberry and boysenberry fruit. Shows smoke and herbs on the fresh, chewy finish. Monastrell, Syrah and Garnacha. Drink now. 6,000 cases made, 1,200 cases imported. (Alison Napjus)