Red Guitar, Navarra (Spain) Tempranillo–Garnacha 2008

 As the saying goes, there’s no accounting for taste, but in my opinion the un-serious label of this wine undersells it, as the product looks like it belongs in the “Critter Wine” section of a shop, whereas the juice inside is actually top-shelf stuff.  In any case, since I’m not an art critic and not trained in marketing, I’ll stick to the juice, which is medium-bodied with an impressive balance between softness and tannic grip.  The fruit shows both red and black cherry notes, along with a suggestion of red plum.  Some subtle savory notes show around the edges, along with a little whiff of spice.  Sweet but not overt in ripeness, this blew away five more expensive contenders when paired with a spicy preparation of pork shoulder.