Carpineto Farnito Cabernet-Sauvignon Toscana I.G.T. 2001, Toscane, Italy  996553 12.50% D 750 mL  $29.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Monasterio De Las Viñas Garnacha Blend Gran Reserva 2001, D.O. Carinena, Spain: Vintages Wine Panel: A blend of Garnacha (Grenache), Tempranillo, Cariñena and Cabernet Sauvignon, this fine Gran Reserva is just approaching its prime drinking window. Featuring dried plum, raspberry, leather and vanilla aromas and flavours, this wine is clearly being released now to take advantage of its near-perfect maturity. My note: Mouth-watering, delicious red. Full-bodied, but not heavy with notes of ripe dark red fruit. Drink: 2008-2012. 82024 13% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. August 30, 2008 Full Review

Coto De Imaz Rioja Reserva 2001, D.O.C.A., Spain: Vintages Wine Panel: A wonderful Reserva with floral, black cherry and spice aromas and flavours. It has a silky, warm, tense centre with a balanced finish. My note: A juicy, luscious, full-bodied red with ripe plums and raspberries. Drink: 2008-2012. 23762 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2008 Full Review

Beronia Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2001, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Dark and savoury with dark fruit, a warm core. Some dark spices on the finish. Full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2010-2016. 940965 14% D 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 90/100. November 27, 2010 Full Review

Barón de Ley Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2000, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: We’ve got leather and cigar box and the heady mixture of a mature wine to be sipped contemplatively in a wood-paneled study. Love this style and it’s such a rarity these days to taste a mature wine… everything is all fruit, right now. Try it and see what I mean. A long savoury, smoky finish. Drink: 2010-2015. 642496 13% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 93/100. December 11, 2010 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Beronia Gran Reserva 2001, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Dark and savoury with dark fruit, a warm core. Some dark spices on the finish. Full-bodied and smooth. 940965 14% D 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 90/100. January 21, 2012 Full Review

Faustino Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2001, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Mature with tanned leather and Old World finesse. Gorgeous dry fruit and herbs, earth, dust and time gone by aromas. Finishes with longing and regret (for another glass). Drink: 2013-2021. 976662 12.80% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. February 20, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Gran Coronas Torres Cabernet Sauvignon 2001, Penedès, Spain Drink: 2012-2016. 36483 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95. September 12, 2013 Glorious Game Wine Full Review