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two tiered — one on the value end and another for those that I am expecting quite a bit more from...

2008 Terracita Tempranillo

Price: $9.00 @ Pasternak Wines imported by Pasternak Wine
What They Said:
Per the bottle “Feel like dancing the Flamenco, running with the bulls or lounging on the Costa del Sur? Grab a bottle of Terracita, gather your friends and share a little piece of authentic Spain. Terracita is elegant and full bodied, balancing the [...]

2008 La Granja Tempranillo

Price: $3.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Evaki
What They Said:
Per the bottle “La Granga 360, means in Spanish “The Farm 360″. It is located in a traditional Tempranillo grape wine growing region in the north of Spain. The little pig is flying because it expresses a song which the Spanish children sing when [...]

2006 Albero Tempranillo

Price: $5.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Latitude Wines
What They Said:
Per the bottle “Tempranillo Barrica is made by Spain’s Oldest Estate Bottled Winery. Spain’s finest, proudly made with hand selected certified organically grown grapes. Albero Tempranillo Barrica is perfect when enjoying with friends or in giving the gift of wine.” <– thanks for all [...]

2004 Montebuena Rioja

Price: $7.99 @ K&L Wines imported by J & D Selections
What They Said:
Per K&L Wines “90 points Robert Parker: “A contender for best value in my Spanish tastings, this delicious Rioja is dark ruby in color, with aromas of earth, spice, and red fruits. It has surprising depth, ripe, smoky, cherry flavors, light tannin, and [...]

2002 Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva

Price: $11.99 @ Friend/Gift imported by Shaw Ross International Importers
What They Said:
Per the winery “The reserva wines of Marqués de Riscal are made principally from Tempranillo vines which are over 15 years old. This is a variety that ages well in wood, producing wines with a good tannic structure, colour and acidity. The reserva [...]