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AGE OF RIBERA • G IMPORTERS Blind #6: Bodegas Prado de Olmedo 2010 Monasterio de San Miguel Crianza J. C.'s tasting notes: Bright cherry and earthy notes, integrated oak character on the nose, a clean but plush wine accentuated by zippy acidity, subtle raisiny quality and loaded with dark berry fruit. Blind #8: Bodegas y Vinedos Vega de Yuso 2010 Tresmatas Crianza J. C.'s tasting notes: Medium weight in the mouth, sagebrush and sandlewood notes aug- mented by spice underscored by subtle herbaceous notes. Blind #7: Bodegas El Lagar de Isilla 2010 El Lagar de Isilla Crianza J. C.'s tasting notes: Noticeable spice, sweet fruit; chalky and vibrant. Blind #9: Vitivinícola de Valbuena 2010 Carme Crianza J. C.'s tasting notes: New leather on the nose, black olives and tealeaves, mushrooms, purple flower and crushed roses; soft on the palate, racy acidity. Romain Porzio, Portfolio Manager, United Cellars Inc.; Joseph Ayash, owner, United Cellars Inc. ::Tastes of Ribera – Seeking Representation:: Blind #5: Abadía de Acón 2009 Acón Crianza J. C.'s tasting notes: A light- bodied wine of ripe dark cherry fruit, slate and pencil lead, pleasant finish.