Hooray for big scores at small prices! Spain seems to be the leader when it comes to over-delivering value in reds, and this Rioja is an absolute steal. Peppery spicy cherry fruit carries the day, with a touch of dill and leaf adding interest. Somm alert — here is the wine you’ve been looking for at the top end of your red menu. A Platinum Award winner at the 2015 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.
Campo Viejo, Rioja DOC (Spain) Tempranillo 2012
By Rich Cook