Dominio de Tares, Bierzo (Castilla y León, Spain) “Baltos” 2005

($15, Classical Wines): Made from slightly older vines and aged briefly in American and French oak barriques, the Baltos is a more muscular version of Dominio de Tares’s Albares.  The oak doesn’t dominate; rather it imparts an attractive creaminess that balances the mild tannic structure.  It’s another good value. 89 Michael Apstein Aug 28, 2007