91 / $30: Vincola del Priorat Priorat Mas dels Frares Crianza 2003 Priorat is one of Spains best regions, offering intense reds with berry flavors along with exotic spices.
88 / $16: Bodegas Casa de la Ermita Jumilla Crianza 2003 Here’s a red that mixes plum, blackberry and floral notes. Its from the Jumilla area, a good source for value reds.
87 /$13: Hijos de Antonio Barcel Ribera del Duero Via Mayor Crianza 2002 This red, made from the Tempranillo grape, has its characteristic cherry, smoke and vanilla flavors.
86 / $10: San Gregorio Garnacha Calatayud Tres Ojos Old Vines 2004 Made from the Grenache grape, locally called Garnacha, this bottling has appealing plum and toast flavors.
86 / $6: Dominio de Eguren Vio de la Tierra de Castilla Protocolo Red 2004 This is a good Vio de la Tierra with juicy black cherry and toast notes and a can’t-beat-it price.
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