Scott's take on this traditional Spanish grape is overflowing with rich, robust flavors like blackberry, black cherry and blueberry and finishes long and strong. Angel funding helped Scott harvest…

Cune - Rioja Crianza 2020 (750ml) available at Joe Canal's Lawrenceville in Lawrenceville, NJ

Plum and cherry aromas are riper than might be expected for a cool-vintage 2013 crianza. Chewy, drawing tannins lend grip to the palate that tastes of black.

Dominio de Eguren - Protocolo Tinto 2022 (1.5L) available at Joe Canal's Lawrenceville in Lawrenceville, NJ

A round, medium-bodied red, delivering ripe black cherry, eucalyptus, loamy earth and red licorice notes, with lively acidity and light tannins. Tempranillo,.

Bodegas Lan - Crianza Nv (750ml) available at Little Bros. Beverage Outlet in Flemington, Nj

Opaque cherry red. Rich fruit aromas (cherry, black plum jam) with spicy (green peppercorn) and smoky notes. Intense, warm, with firm tannins nicely structured.

Siglo - Rioja Crianza 2018 (750ml) available at Canal's Discount Liquors of Mt. Ephraim in Mt. Ephraim, NJ

A ruby red color of medium intensity. Complex aromas of black fruits, combined with balsamic notes and delicate, fine, well-balanced oak. The nuances play.

Torres - Ibericos Crianza (750ml) available at Ramsey Bottle King in Ramsey, NJ

Torres - Ibericos Crianza (750ml) available at Ramsey Bottle King in Ramsey, NJ