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The 2009 Celia Vizcarra comes from 57-year-old vines in Mambrilla de Castrejon and is blended with 7% Garnacha, then raised in new 400-liter barrels for 18 months. It has a dense, very pure bouquet with dark cherries, blueberry and a hint of violet that blossoms nicely with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine delineation: silky smooth with red cherries, blueberry and orange zest that leads to a refined, caressing finish where the oak is in synch with the fruit. Very fine. Drink 2013-2020. The estate was founded in 1991 by Juan Carlos Vizcarra Ramos, whose father was a pioneer in planting vines in Ribera del Duero. They exploit 35 hectares of mainly bush vines of Tino Fino accompanied by one hectare of Merlot and a smattering of other varieties that are intended to give their wines their own unique personalities. In 2007 they completed the construction of a gravity-fed winery. The three wines that I tasted are all very good, though to be honest, their price tags left me smarting. Importer: Ole Imports, New Rochelle, NY; www.oleimports.com
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(90% tempranillo and 10% garnacha, aged for 18 months in large French oak barrels): Opaque purple. A heady, complex bouquet evokes candied dark berries, incense, licorice and lavender, with a strong note of smoky Indian spices. Lush, palate-staining blackberry and bitter cherry flavors show a wild combination of depth and energy, picking up a floral pastille nuance with air. Finishes sweet and very long, with lingering spiciness and a touch of bitter chocolate.