2013 Abadia Retuerta Selección Especial Castilla y León
Hefty red blend from Spain’s Duero
tempranillo
2015 Morgan Cotes du Crow’s Monterey
Central Coast Rhône blend, evocative (for me)
2013 Woodstock The Octogenarian Grenache Tempranillo McLaren Vale
Refreshing, able to pair broadly
2008 Bodegas Riojanas Monte Real Rioja Reserva
Well-aged Rioja Reserva, ready now
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
2013 San Roman Toro DO
Muscular and tannic but with a flare of cherry
2013 Fields Family Wines Tempranillo Lodi Mokelumne River
“Lively, vibrant, glittery…”
2015 Dennen Vacationer Rosé California
“Peachy and decidedly unserious…”
2012 Valdubón Crianza Ribera del Duero DO
“Bright ruby color with a scent of fresh cherries and spring air…”