2016 Gramona Gessamí Cuvée Selection Penedès
Flowery white blend of unexpected varieties
Spain
2013 Abadia Retuerta Selección Especial Castilla y León
Hefty red blend from Spain’s Duero
NV U Mes U Fan Tres Cygnus Cava Brut Nature Reserva
Crackly refreshment in a brut nature Cava
2008 Bodegas Riojanas Monte Real Rioja Reserva
Well-aged Rioja Reserva, ready now
2015 Luna Beberide Godello Bierzo DO
Luminous, but with a core of minerals
2014 Adrás Godello Ribeira Sacra DO
A lively, spritely varietal Godello
2015 Carlos Serres Old Vines Rioja
Fruity refreshment grown on old vines
2012 Carlos Serres Rioja Crianza DOC
Great weeknight staple, terrific with country fare
2010 Carlos Serres Rioja Reserva DOC
Inky and fruit-stained, with significant barrel influence
2008 Carlos Serres Rioja Gran Reserva
Beginning to show the tawny elegance of age
2015 Gran Vinum Albariño Rias Baixas
Deft winemaking proves Albariño is serious
2014 Adrás Mencía Ribeira Sacra
Fruity, not too serious, good for tapas