Below is the May, 2009 Featured Wine for the Wines by Jennifer Cellar Club:

2004 Martin Cendoya Reserva Rioja, Spain   Red reserva wines from Rioja are wines from the finest vintages that have been selected for their outstanding qualities and aged for three years, at least one of which should be in the barrel. This 2004 Martin Cendoya Reserva was aged 24 months in barrel and 24 months in bottle. This amazing wine makes you realize just what Spain has to offer! It has an intense and resistant nose with sweet nuances of dark ripe cherries, vanilla and a slight sense of the earth in which it grew. On the palate, the rich ripe fruits are excellently linked with the oak to create a harmony of full, intense and persistent flavors. The blend in the 2004 vintage is 80% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo. The 15% of (very old vines) Graciano helps make this wine very special. Graciano is a difficult vine to grow and it gives Rioja wines extra aging potential and a structured feeling in the mouth. Drink now through 2016.