Vega Moragona, Ribera del Júcar (Castille-La Mancha, Spain) Tempranillo 2010

This wine may not be as nuanced as a top bottling of Rioja nor as powerful as a Tempranillo from Toro, but it shows that superb results are possible in many Spanish regions from this terrific grape variety — and at very attractive prices.  It shows dark cherry fruit with subtle oak edging and impressively persistent flavors.  This should prove very versatile at the table, but is also a delicious stand-alone sipper.