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H AGE OF RIBERA IMPORTERS Blind #11: Compañía Vinícola Solterra 2009 Alto de Los Zorros Crianza J. C.'s tasting notes: Young, fresh fruit, cherries and spice with superb acid structure and subtle toffee notes. Blind #13: Bodega Adrada Ecológica 2010 Kirios de Adrada Noche J. C.'s tasting notes: Tobacco leaf and oak mingle with dark berry notes—an overall fresh and vibrant wine. Blind #12: Bodega San Mames 2009 Doble R Crianza J. C.'s tasting notes: Sweet oak and violets, vanilla and licorice; supple mouthfeel. Blind #14: Bodegas Baden Numen 2010 Baden Numen Crianza J. C.'s tasting notes: Red licorice, lovely silky struc- ture, balance of oak and fruit, black olive and tea tannins, more black licorice on a lengthy finish. Marcela Nuñez Gourlay, Export Director North America, Grupo Pierola; Alejandro Ferrari, President, Strategic Importers. ::Tastes of Ribera – Seeking Representation:: Blind #10: Bodegas Tierras de Peñafiel 2010 Rubén Ramos Crianza J. C.'s tasting notes: Sweet oak and bright red fruit, quite floral; fresh fruit on the palate and round, with fine grained tannins.