Region: Spain (Rioja)

Grapes: Tempranillo, Grenache, Graciano

Taste: "White pepper, raw spices, dark cherries and ripe plums to the nose. Fresh and crunchy on the palate with medium to full body, underscored by fresh and nicely chewy tannins. Drink or hold." Joseph Suckling

Pairings: Grilled meats, pasta dishes, pork tenderloin stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes

Ratings: 92 (Joseph Suckling)