Best Buys Spanish Reds

BEST BUYS

SPANISH REDS http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/10-Crisp-Rioja-Values-53423 Vendimia=Vintage; Joven=Young; Crianza=Nursing/breeding, minimum 2 yrs old with 6-12 months in oak; Res=Reserva, minimum one yr. in oak and two in bottle; Gran Res=Grand Reserva, minimum 2 yrs in oak and three in bottle; Roble=Oaked; Finca=Property/Land; Cosecha=harvest/crop; Garnacvha=Grenache; Monastrell grape=Mouvedre; Tempranillo grape=Tinto Fino/Tinta del Pais in Ribera del Duero; VV=Vinos Viejas (Old Vines).

TOP BUYS - best of the Best Buys (take list to any wine retailer)

87 $6 Buscado Garnacha Tierra de Castilla 14. $12/2 btls B&M. LA 90. Gold LA 15. B&M customers 3 stars (15 reviews). Vivino 3.6 stars (84 ratings). Recommened by Wine of the Month Club on youtube.com. “A steal” pininterest.com. TOP BUY! [2013 vintage: Cellartrachecker 86.2 (5 votes)]

87+ $7 Vina Eguia Reserva Rioja 09. $7 TrJ. $13 WClub. $15 Cost+. WS 89. RP 88. Bronze IWSC 16. Commended Decanter 16. Commended IWC 16.

87+ $7 Evodia Altovinum Aragon Calatayud 14 (Garnacha-10%Syrah). $7 Costco. $10 WhFoods. “Amazing wine for the price” RP 90. Vinous 90. WBB 87. Cellartracker 87.3 (41 reviews). Wine-searcher average critic score 89. Wine-searcher average user rating 4 stars Very Good. “Outstanding Wine Bargain” GoodCheapVino.com

87 $7 Bodegas Atalaya Laya Almansa 14 (70% Garnacha-30% Monastrell). $6.89 Costco. $7 WClub. $8 K&L. $8 B&M. $8 wine.com. C$14 BCLS. C$18.15 SAQ. Vinous 90. WBB 86. Bronze SFI 16. Vivino 3.6 stars (1,041 reviws). BCLS customers 3.7 stars (11 votes). Recommended by local Costco Wine Mgr.

87 $7 Rio Madre (Bodegas y Vinedos Ilurce) Rioja 14 (Graciano, not the lesser Tempranillo). $7 Costco. $10 TW&M. $11 wine.com. $11 MSRP. $14 BCLS. C$15 LCBO. Vinous 90. WS 86. WE 84. Costco Wine Blog 86. Wine-sereacher 88 (average critics score). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (21 ratings across vintages).

87 $7+ Wrongo Dongo (Juam Gil) Jumilla14 (Monastrell/Mourvedre). $7.29-$9 TW&M. $9 wine.com. $9 MSRP. Vinous 90. “Best Buy” WE 87. Wine-searcher 87 average critic score. Wine.com customers 3.5 stars (4 reviews).

87 $9 Pata Negra (J. Garcia Carrion) Gran Seleccion Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $9 wine.com. $15 MSRP. LA 90. Wine-searcher 86 average critic score. Gold LA 15. Silver SFI 16. Bronze LA 16. Vivino.com 3.2 star (89 ratings).

88+ $10 Campo Viejo Reserva Rioja 10 (85%Tempranillo-10%Graciano-Mazuelo). $10 Safeway. $12 TW&M. $13 wine.com. $14 MSRP. $15 B&M. $15 Cost+. $17 Sh-L. “Best Buy” BTI 93. WS 90. WBB 88. Wine-searcher 88 average of critic scores. Gold SFI 16. Bronze LA 16. Bronze Decanter 15. Bronze IWC 15. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (5 ratings). Vivino 3.7 stars (3,137 reviews).

87 $10 Bodegas Montecillo Crianza Rioja 10. $10 TW&M. $11 Sh-L. $12 MSRP. $15 wine.com. “Best Buy” WE 88. WW 90. WS 78. Cellartracker 88.4 (24 reviews). (2011 vintage: $12 MSRP. “Best Buy” WE 87. WS 87. RP 88. Decanter 86. Bronze Decanter 16. Bronze LA 16. Commended IWC 16).

88+$10+ Vina Cumbrero (Osborne) Tempranillo Crianza Rioja 10. $10.49 TW&M. C$15 LCBO. WS 90. “Best Buy” WE 90. Cellartracker 88.4 (10 votes). Wine-searcher 89 average critic score.

88 $10 Marques de Caceres Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $10 TW&M. $11 B&M. $11 TrJ. $11 Safeway. $12 Astor. $12.49 Cost+. $12.59

Safeway. $15 wine.com. $15 MSRP. WS 89. WE 88. Silver IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (4 ratings). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (387 votes).

88 $10 La Maldita (Dinastia Vivanca) Garnacha Rioja 15. $10 SpTable. $11.24 Cost+. RP 89. Wine-searcher 88 (average critic rating). Vino-espana.es 3.9 stars (8 votes). Drync.com 3.9 stars (14 reviews).

87 $10 Mercedes Eguren (Eguren Ugarte) Cabernet Saivignon Castilla 13 (screw cap). $10 K&L. Cellartracker 87.8 (3 votes). Wine-searcher 88 (average critics score across vintages). Wine-searcher 3 stars (6 ratings). Vivino 4.1 stars (4 ratings). “The best CS under $10 that I have tasted in 9 years here” Joe Manekin, K&L.

89 $11 CVNE Vina Real Crianza Rioja 12 (90%Tempranillo-Garnacha-Graciano-Mazuelo). $11 Astor. $15 Zachys. $15 wine.com. $18 MSRP. Guia Penin 93. RP 90-92. NM 88. Cellartracker 88.3 (4 votes).

88 $11 Bodegas Abanico Hazana Vinas Viejas Rioja 14 (85%Tempranillo-Graciano). $11 K&L. $15 zachys. “One of the greatset values in Rioja that money can buy” RP 92. VinoDivino.com 91. Cellartracker 86.6 (14 reviews). Wine-searcher 87 average critic score. Spanjewijn.nl 8.7/10 (137 votes). [2013 vintage: $12 wine.com. Cellartracker 89.2 (5 reviews)].

87+ $11 CVNE Cune Crianza Rioja 12. $11 TW&M. $12 SpTable. $13 wine.com. $15 MSRP. WS 91. RP 88-90. Cellartracker 87.1 (35 reviews). Bronze IWC 15.

88 $12 Juan Gil Silver Label Jumilla 13 (Monastrell). $12 Costco. $12 TW&M. $16 MSRP. $16 B&M. $16 SpTable. Vinous 90. WBB 88. WE 87. Cellartracker 91.1 (53 reviews). Silver SFI 16. Vivino 4 stars ((3,527 reviews). TW&M customers 5 stars (7 reviews). !

88+ $12 Casa Castillo Monastrell; Jumilla 12. $12 SpTable. RP 90. ST 90. WBB 88. Cellartracker 88.7 (10 reviews). Wine-seracher 89 average critic score. Vivino 3.4 stars (288 reviews).

89 $12+ Can Blau (Gil Familia) Tinto Montsant 14 (40%Carinena-40%Syrah-Garnacha). $12.49 TW&M. $13 wine.com. $15 B&M. $15 MSRP. $16 SpTable. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 91 (1 vote). Double Gold SFI 16.

88+ $13 Hermanos Senorio de Pecina Cosecha Rioja 13 (95%Tempranillo-3%Graciano-Garnacha). $13 wine.com. RP 90. Vinous 90. Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. (2015 vintage: Vinous 91. RP 90).

88 $13 Torremoron Tempranillo Ribers del Duero 13 (100%; Joven; unoaked). $13 SpTable. $14 wine.com. $15 WhFoods. RP 89. WW 89. Vivino 3.5 stars (143 ratings). Wine.com customers 4 stars (3 reviews). (2014 vintage: $13 Astor. Vinous 90).

88 $13 Torremoron Tempranillo Ribera del Duero 14 (Joven). $13 Astor. Vinous 90. Silver Decanter 15.

88 $13 Hazana (Bodegas Abanico) Vinas Viejas Rioja 13 (85%Tempranillo-Graciano). $13 wine.com. $10-$16 wine-searcher. Cellartracker 89.2 (5 reviews). Vivino.com 3.6 stars (56 ratings). ShopBanquet.com 8.5/10. [2014 vintage: $11 K&L. RP 92. WBB 88. Cellartracker 86.4 (18 reviews)].

88 $13 Palacios Remondo La Vendimia Rioja 13 (50%Garnacha-Temtranillo). $13 wine.com. $14 TW&M, CA. $15.29 B&M. $17 MSRP. Vinous 90. WS 88. RP 88. WE 88. W&S NR. Cellartracker 84 (6 reviews).

88 $13 Burgo Viejo Red Wine Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $13 SpTable. $13 wine.com. $14 TW&M. WS 90. Vinous 90. “Best Buy” WE 88. Silver IWSC 13. Bronze IWC 15. Bronze IWSC 15. TOP BUY! (2013 vintage: $14.49 TW&M. WE 90. RP 84. Silver SFI 16. Bronze IWSC 16).

87+ $13 Bodegas Montecillo Reserva Rioja 10. $13 K&L. $13 Sh-L. $15 wine.com. $19 TW&M. $19 MSRP. WS 90. WW 91. WineAlign.com 89. Decanter 85. Cellartracker 88.7 (7 votes). Commended Decanter 16.

91 $14 Bodegas Teso La Monja (Sierra Cantabria) Almirez Toro 12 (100% Tinto de Toro). $14 K&L. $25 SpTable. $26 wine.com. RP 93. ST 92. JS 92. WE 91. Vinous 91. WS 90.

89 $14 Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha Campo de Borja 13. $14 K&L. $16 wine.com. $18 B&M. $18 SpTable. Vinous 92. WS 91. ST 91. “Best Buy” BTI 90. RP 90. Cellartracker 88 (38 votes).

88 $14 Vega Sindoa (Bodegas Nekea) El Chaparral Old Vines Garnacha 13. $14 wine.com. RP 89. Cellartracker 87.7 (6 votes). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. Vivino.com 3.6 stars (371 ratings).

88 $14+ [Bluegray] (Oro) Priorat 13. $14.59 Costco. $20 MSRP. WBB 87+. WS 91. Double Gold SFI 16. Cellartracker 87 (1 vote.) “Great Value” wine- searcher. Vivino 4.0 stars (134 ratings). Recommended by local Costco Wine Manager. (2014 vintage: Vinous 90. WS 87).

90 $15 Vina Real (CVNE) Crianza Rioja 12 (90%Tempranillo-Garnacha-Mazuelo-Graciano). $15 wine.com. C$17 SAQ. C$19 LCBO. RP 90-92. Guia Penin 93. NM 88. Cellartracker 88.3 (4 votes). Wine-searcher 91 average critic score. Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (407 votes).

90 $15 Vina Real (CVNE) Crianza Rioja 11 (90%Tempranillo-Garnacha-Mazuelo-Graciano). $15 wine.com. $18 MSRP. Guia Penin 92. RP 90. Vinous 90. WE 89.

89 $15 Bodegas Muriel Finca de la Villa Reserva Rioja 11 (Tempranillo) $15 WClub. $17 wine.com. $20 MSRP. WS 90. WE 90. Cellartracker 89.5 (2 reviews). Bronze IWC 16. Wine.com customers 3.4 stars (7 reviews). Decantalo.com/en 4.8 stars (487 votes). Vivino.com 3.9 stars (314 reviews).

88+ $15 Torre de Ona by La Rioja Alta Finca San Martin Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $14 MSRP. $15 wine.com. “Top 100 Value Wines” WS 91. JS 91. Tim Atkin 89. Cellartracker 87.6 (21 reviews). Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. El mundo Vino 13/20. Vivino.com 3.5 stars (152 reviews).

88 $15 Bodegas Volver Tempranillo Single Vineyard La Mancha 13. $14 WClub. $15 TW&M. $17 wine.com. $19 B&M. Vinous 91. Cellartracker 88.2 (3 votes). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. Vivino 3.9 stars (495 reviews).

89 $15 Finca El Encinal (Marques de Valparaiso) Tempranillo Crianza Ribera del Duero 11. $15 K&L. C$18 LCBO. WS 92. PlanetGrape.com 91. Cellartracker 88.8 (12 reviews). Gold Bruxelles 15. Commended IWC 14. Vivino 3.6 stars (164 reviews). [2010 vintage: $15 MSRP. W&S 94. WBB 88. Cellartracker 88.9 (58 reviews)].

89 $15 Bodegas Izadi Reserva Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $15 Zachys. $17 wine.com. $19 TW&M, WA. RP 92. W&S 90. Cellartracker 87.9 (5 votes). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. Silver IWSC 15.

88+$15 Marques de Riscal Reserva Rioja 12 (90%Tempranillo-Graciano-Mazuelo). $15 TW&M. $17.28 Safeway. $20 B&M. C$24.64 LCBO. C$25.75 SAQ. JS 93. RP 88. Wine-searcher 91 average critic score. Cellartracker 89 (1 vote). TW&M customers 5 stars (7 reviews).

89 $15 Marques de Riscal Reserva 09 (Tempranillo-Graciano-Mazuelo). $15 TrJ. $18 wine.com. C$26 LCBO. The Wine Front 92. Decanter 90. WE 88. WS 88. NM 87. WBB 89. Cellartracker 89.4 (49 votes). Bronze Decanter 14. Commended IWC 14. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (9 ratings).

89 $15 Sierra Cantabria (Eguren) Crianza 12 (Tempranillo). $15 TW&M. $17 B&M. $17 WClub. $18 MSRP. $18.49-$23.49 TW&M. Vinous 90. RP 89. Cellartracker 90 (1 vote). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (368 votes).

89 $15 Vina Real (CVNE) Crianza Rioja 11 (90%Tempranillo-Garnacha-Mazuelo-Graciano). $15 Astor. $15 wine.com. $15 Zachys. RP 90. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 88.7 (4 reviews). Wine-searcher 87 average critic score.

88 $15 Bodegas Barco de Piedra Tempranillo Ribera del Duero 13. $15 SpTable. $16 wine.com. Vinous 90. WW 90. Cellartracker 88.8 (4 votes). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (13 ratings). Vivino 3.8 stars (173 ratings).

88 $15 Palacios Remondo La Montesa Rioja 12 (Garnacha-Tempranillo-Mazuelo). $15 TW&M. $17 wine.com. $20 Andys. $21 MSRP. RP 92. Vinous 91. WS 90. WBB 88. JS 87. W&S NR. El Mundo Vino 15.5/20. Vinum 14/20. Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. Silver LA 16. Bronze Decanter 15. Wine-searcher Users 3 stars (70 ratings). (2013 vintage: WS 91. Gold Spain 16).

90+ $16 Quinta Sardonia QS2 Castilla 11 (Tempranillo blend). $16 K&L. ST 91. RP 90. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 90.6 (7 reviews). Wine-searcher 91 average of critics scores. “Great Value” wine-searcher.

90 $16 Marques de Caceres Reserva Rioja 10 (Tempranillo). $16 Costco. $16 TW&M. $20 wine.com. $25 MSRP. “Editor’s Choice” WE 92. WS 91. Vinous 90. WBB 89. Bronze IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. Commended IWC 15. (2011 vintage: $25 MSRP. WS 89).

90 $16 Bodegas Magana Baron de Magana Navarra 10 (35%Merlot-35%CabSauv-20%Tempranillo-Syrah). $16 JJB. C$20 LCBO. $21 Zachys. $25 wine.com. RP 93. Cellartracker 88.4 (12 reviews). Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. Vivino 3.8 stars (287 reviews). Vicampo.de 3.9 stars (844 votes).

90 $16 Bodega Cepa 21 Hito Ribera del Duero 13 (Tempranillo). $16 wine.com. $11-$16 wine-searcher. $25 MSRP.W&S 91. Decanter 90. W&S 91. Falstaff Mag 90. Vinous 89. RP 89. WE 86. Cellartracker 87 (7 votes). Decanter 16. Vivino.com 3.5 stars (728 reviews). (2014 vintage: Vinous 90. Decanter 85. Bronze Decanter 16).

89 $16 Izadi Reserva Rioja 11 (100%Tempranillo). $16 Zachys. $17 wine.com.$19 TW&M, WA. RP 92. W&S 90. Cellartracker 87.9 (5 votes). Wine-seracher 88 average critic score. Silver IWSC 15.

89 $16 Palacios Remondo La Montesa Rioja 12. $16 TW&M. $16 wine.com. $20 Andys. $21 MSRP. Tim Atkin 93. RP 92. Vinous 91. WS 90. WBB 88. JS 87. Vinum Mag 14/20. W&S NR. Cellartracker 88 (20 reviews). El Mundo Vino 15.5/20. Silver LA 16. Bronze Decanter 15. (2013 vintage: WS 91. Gold Spain 16).

89 $16 Palacios Remondo La Montesa Rioja 12 (Garnacha-Tempranillo-Mazuelo). $16 TW&M. $16 wine.com. $20 Andys. $21 MSRP. Tim Atkin 93. RP 92. Vinous 91. WS 90. WBB 88. JS 87. W&S NR. El Mundo Vino 15.5/20. Vinum 14/20. Cellartracker 88 (20 reviews). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. Silver LA 16. Bronze Decanter 15. Wine-searcher Users 3 stars (70 ratings). (2013 vintage: WS 91. Gold Spain 16).

88+ $16 E (Locations Wine) Spanish Red Wine nv (2011 vintage; Garnacha-Tempranillo-Monastrell-Carignan). $16 Safeway. $16 WhFoods. “…among the finest wine values…”) RP 92. Cellartracker 88.4 (231 reviews). Wine-searcher users 3.5 stars (10 ratings). Wine.com customers 4 stars (35 reviews). “Delicious…a drinker” TheWineSnob.com. (E2 Bottling: RP 93)

90+ $17 Bodega Numanthjia Termes Toro 12 Tempranillo). $17 JJB. $22 wine.com. $26 TW&M. $26 WineChateau. Vinous 91. RP 90. Cellartracker 90 (31 reviews). Revista Vinhos 17/20 (=92). El Mundo Vinos 16.5/20 (=90).

90 $17 Finca Villacreces Pruno Ribera del Duero 13 (90%Tempranillo-CabSauv). $17 JJB. $18 K&L. $18 wine.com. $25 Zachys. RP 93. JS 92. Wine-searcher 90 (average critics score). Cellartracker 87.5 (55 reviews). Wine-searcher users 3.5 stars (4 rarings).

90 $17 Ramon Bilbao Reserva Rioja 11 (90%Temtranillo-Mazuelo-Graciano). $20-$24 TW&M. $20 MSRP. LA 96. Decanter 90. WE 89. Gold Best in Class LA 16. Silver Decanter 16. Silver IWSC 16. Silver SFI 16. Bronze IWC 16.

90 C$17 Bodegas Valdemar Inspiracion Seleccion Rioja 11 (Tempranillo-Graciano). C$17 LCBO. $24 MSRP. $27 wine.com. TAtkin 92. WE 90. “Smart Buy” WS 90. NM 90. Vinous 88. Cellartrackere 87 (9 reviews). RP 86. Silver LA 16. Silver IWSC 15. Silver Monde 14. Bronze IWC 15. Commended Decanter 15.

91 $18 Borsao Tres Picos Garnache Campo de Borja 14. $18 Zachys. Vinous 92. #39 Top 100 of 2016 WS 91. RP 90. Cellartracker 89 (15 votes).

90 $18 Sierra Cantabria (Eguren) Crianza Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $18 wine.com. $18 MSRP. $20 SpTable. C$21.30 SAQ. Vinous 91. WW 91. RP 90. WE 89. WS 87. Cellartracker 887.5 (7 votes).

90 $18 Palacio del Burgo Reserva Riuoja 10. $18 K&L. $20 wine.com. $20 MSRP. WS 93. Vinous 91. W&S 90. WE 89. RP 88. Cellartracker 88.5 (32 reviews). Wine-searcher 4 stars (6 ratings).

91 $18 Borsao Tres Picos Garnache Campo de Borja 14. $18 Zachys. Vinous 92. WS 91. RP 90. Cellartracker 89 (15 votes).

91 $18 La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva Rioja 10 (100%Tempranillo). $18 K&L. $18 Zachys. $20 wine.com. $20 Astor. JS 95. Guia Penin 92. RP 91. Cellartracker 90.7 (2 votes). Decantalo.com.en 4.8 stars (500 votes). Vivino.com 4.1 stars (186 reviews).

90 $18 Adegas Guimaro Tinto Ribeira Sacra 14 (85% from 40 year-old Mencia vines). $18 SpTable. $19 Zachys. “Spectacular” RP 91+. Wine- searcher 88 average critic score. Vivino 3.8 stars (240 reviews). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (19 ratings). One of 20 “distinctive wines” < $20 NY Times 10/12/16.

90 C$18 Bodegas Palacios Remondo La Vendimia Rioja 15 (Garnacha-Tempranillo). C418.05 SAQ. WS 90. RP 90. Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (463 reviews). (2014 vintage: RP 87-90. Cellartracker 87 (6 reviews). Vinum Mag 15/20. C$16 LCBO).

89 $20 Condado de Haza (Pesquera) Ribera del Duero 12 (Tempranillo). $18 Costco. $20 K&L. $20 wine.com. $25 Zachys. #18 Top 100 of 2016 “Smart Buy” WS 93. Decanter 85. Cellartracker 88.8 (11 votes). Commended Decanter 16. Vivino 3.8 stars (907 reviews). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (91 ratings).

89 $18 Criterion Collection Reserva Rioja 09. $18 WhFoods. $16-$19.47 wine-searcher. LA 90. Gold LA 15. Vivino 3.6 stars (84 ratings). “These wines will delight you withouyt emptying your wallet” Gazette.com 2/3/16.

89 $18 Luberri Seis de Luberri Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $18 wine.com. $18 MSRP. Vinous 91. RP 89. WE 89. El Mundo Vino 14.5/20. Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. Vivino.com 3.7 stars (16 ratings).

91 $20 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos Bierzo 13 (98%Mencia). $20 WClub. $22 K&L. JS 92. RP 92. Vinous 91. #53 Top 100 Wines “Smart Buy” WS 91. W&S 90. Cellartracker 87.7 (26 votes).

91 $20 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos Bierzo 14 (Mencia). $20 Astor. $20 Sh-L. $20 wine.com. $22 K&L. $22 SpTable. C$25.35 SAQ. RP 93. WS 87. Wine-searcher 91 average critics score. Cellartracker 89 (4 votes). Silver Decanter 16. Vivino 3.8 stars (867 ratings). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (380 votes).

92+ $20 Marques de Murrieta Finca Ygay Reserva Rioja 11 (77%Tempranillo-10%Garnacha-8% Graciano-5% Mazuelo). $20 K&L. $26 MSRP. $20-$26 wine-searcher. “Superb quality considering the price” JS 95. RP 92. SpanishWineLover.com 17/20 (=92). Vivino.com 4 stars (619 reviews).

90 $20 Beronia Reserva Rioja 11 (tempranillo-Mazuelo-Graciano). $20 SpTable. $21 MSRP. Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. Gold “Best Red Wine Great Value” International Trophy IWC 16. Gold Spain 16. Silver SFI 16.

90 $20 Bodegas Luis Canas (Araex) Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $20 SpTable. $28 wine.com. RP 91. Vinous 91. Cellartracker 87 (3 votes). Gold Mundus Vini 15. Bronze IWC 15.

89 $30 Bodegas Muriel JME Garnacha Rioja 11. $20 WClub. $30 wine.com. $30 MSRP. WE 90. WS 89. RP 87. Silver IWC 13. Bronze IWC 14. Bronze Decanter 13.

91 $21 Orben (Grupo Artevino) Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $21 Costco. $29 wine.com. WS 94. Salon de los Mejores Vinos 93. WW 92. Costco Wine Blog 91. Wine-searcher 91 average critiv score. Cellartracker 86.3 (5 reviews).

91 $22 Suertes del Marques 7 Fuentes Valle dela Orotavia Tenerife 13. $22 wine.com. $25 Zachys. RP 92. Vinous 91. Decanter 91. TOP BUY! (2014 vintage: $20 K&L. RP 92. Vinous 91).

90 $25 Marques de Murrieta Finca Ygay Reserva Rioja 11 (89%Tempranillo-Mazuelo-Graciano-Garnacha). $24 wine.com. $25 B&M. $25 Zachys. $25 Sh-L. $26 MSRP. RP 91. WE 91. W&S 88. Cellartracker 89.5 (70 reviews). Vivino 4.1 stars (34,255 votes).

91 $28 Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial Sardon del Duero 12. $24 WClub. $28 wine.com. #12 Top 100 of 2016 WS 93. RP 93. Decanter 88. Bronze Decanter 16. Bronze IWC 16.

92 $25 Casa Castilla El Molar Jumilla 15 (100%Garnacha). $25 Zachys. RP 92-93. Penin Guide Spanish Wine 93. Markus A. Dilger 94. (2014 vintage: RP 93. Vinous 91. Cellartracker 91 (4 votes). Wine-searcher 91 average critic score).

91 $25 Raul Perez Ultreia St Jacques Mencia Bierzo 12. $25 K&L. C$26 SAQ. $25-$30 wine-searcher. RP 92. Vinous 92. WS 90. Cellartracker 90.5 (27 reviews). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (13 ratings). Vivino 4 stars (123 reviews).

91 $25 Miguel Merino Reserva Rioja 07 (96%Tempranillo-Graciano). $25 K&L. TimAtkin.com 94. Cellartracker 90.4 (7 reviews). ILoveWine.es 91. ivino 4.1 stars (13 reviews).

90 C$25 CVNE Cune Reserva Rioja 11 85%(Tempranillo-Garnacha-Graciano-Mazuelo). C$25 LCBO. $28 wine.com. $28 TW&M. $28 wine.com. RP 90. Wine-searcher 91 average critic score. Ocado.comcustomers 4 stars (9 reviews). Waitrose customers 4.5 stars (11 reviews).

92 $26 Sierra Cantabria (Dominio Eguren) Unica Reserva Rioja 11 (97%Tempranillo-Graciano). $26 wine.com. $30 MSRP. TAtkin 94. JS 93. WW 93. “Cellar Selection” WE 92. WS 92. Vinous 92.

92 $30 Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial Sardon del Duero 11. $30 SpTable. Bronze IWC 15. (2012 vintage: $28 wine.com. RP 93. WS 94.. JS 90. Decanter 88. Cellartracker 92 (105 reviews). Bronze IWC 15. Bronze Decanter 15.

91 $30 Valserrano (Bodegas La Marquesa) Gran Reserva Rioja 08 (90%Tempranillo-Graciano). $20 TW&M. RP 92. Cellartracker 89 (1 vote). ILoveWine.es 92. Wine-searcher 91 average critic score. TW&M customers 5 stars (4 reviews). Vivino.com 4.1 stars (114 reviews). Wine of the Week jrnet.com 20/12/14.

91+ $30 Muga Reserva Seleccion Especial (not the lesser Reserva Unfiltered) Rioja 11 (Reserva designation is a separate decal). $30 Costco. Vinous 93. WBB ??. Cellartracker 93 (6 votes). Decanter 88. Gold IWC 16. Bronze Decanter 16.

92+ $32 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia Reserva Rioja 04 (80%Tempranillo-15%Garnacha-Mazuelo). $32 JJB. $33 Zachys. $35 Astor. $38 S.F. Wine Trading Co. JS 94. W&S 93. RP 93. Vinous 93. Cellartracker 89.6 (29 reviews).

93 $35 Muga Reserva Seleccion Especial (not the lesser Reserva Unfiltered) Rioja 10 (Reserva designation is a separate decal). $35 K&L. $40 SpTable. $43 MSRP. Decanter 96. JS 96. “Cellar Selection” WE 94. RP 93. Vinous 93. WS 91. Cellartracker 90.7 (77 reviews). Gold Decanter 15. Bronze IWC 15. ”One of 7 Best Buy Wines < £30” Decanter.

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88 $9 espelt Garnacha Old Vines Emporda 13. $9 Costco. $10 K&L. RP 90. WBB 87+. Cellartracker 87.9 (16 reviews). TOP BUY! (2015 vintage: $12 wine.com).

91 $13 Palacios Remondo La Montesa Rioja 13 (Garnacha-Tempranillo-Mazuelo). $13 Costco. $15 K&L. $16 wine.com. #52 Top 100 Wines of 2016 “Smart Buy” WS 91. CostcoWineBlog.com 91. Decanter 90. Gold Spain 16. Silver Decanter 16.

88 $14+ [Bluegray] (Oro) Priorat 13. $14.59 Costco. $20 MSRP. WBB 87+. WS 91. Double Gold SFI 16. Cellartracker 87 (1 vote). “Great Value” wine- searcher. Vivino 4.0 stars (134 ratings). Recommended by local Costco Wine Manager. TOP BUY! (2014 vintage: Vinous 90. WS 87).

89 $18 Condado de Haza (Pesquera) Ribera del Duero 12 (Tempranillo). $18 Costco. $20 K&L. $20 wine.com. $25 Zachys. #18 Top 100 of 2016 “Smart Buy” WS 93. Decanter 85. Cellartracker 88.8 (11 votes). Commended Decanter 16. Vivino 3.8 stars (907 reviews). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (91 ratings). TOP BUY!

88 $19 Emilio Moro Tempranillo Ribera del Duero 14. $19 Costco. $25 TW&M, Miami. C$26.45 SAQ. WS 90. Cellartracker 87 (2 reviews). Bronze Decanter 16. [2013 vintage: $22 Astor. $23 wine.com. $27 SpTable. Vinous 91. Cellartracker 89.1 (7 reviews)].

91 $30 Muga Reserva Seleccion Especial (not the lesser Reserva Unfiltered) Rioja 11 (Reserva designation is a separate decal). $30 Costco. Vinous 93. WBB ??. Cellartracker 93 (6 votes). Decanter 88. Gold IWC 16. Bronze Decanter 16. TOP BUY! (2010 vintage: “One of 7 Best Buy Wines < £30” Decanter 96. JS 96. Vinous 93. WS 91. Gold Decanter 15. Bronze IWC 15).

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?? $5 La Granja Tempranillo-Garnacha Carinena (screw cap).

?? $6 Encuentro Bobal 13. $6 TrJ.

?? $6 Albero Tempranillo 15. $6 TrJ.

88 $7 Vina Eguia Reserva Rioja 09. $7 TrJ. $13 WClub. $15 Cost+. WS 89. RP 88. Bronze IWSC 16. Commended Decanter 16. Commended IWC 16. TOP BUY!

?? $7 Javier San Pedro Randez Viura Rioja 14. $7 TrJ.

?? $7 Monte Ducay Reserva 12. $7 TrJ.

?? $7 La Paca Garnacha 14. $7 TrJ.

85 $8 Javier San Pedro Randez Tempranillo Rioja 13. $8 TrJ (found only at TrJ). GoodCheapVino.com 89. Wine-searcher 85 (average critic rating). Vivino 3.7 stars (206 reviews). (2012 vintage: Bulk Buy” recommendation by ReverseWineSnob.com).

?? $10 Mindiarte Reserva 12 (100%Tempranillo). $10 TrJ.

88 $11 Marques de Caceres Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $10 TW&M. $11 B&M. $11 TrJ. $11 Safeway. $12.49 Cost+. $15 wine.com. $15 MSRP. WS 89. WE 88. Silver IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. TOP BUY!

?? $12 Entre Suelos Tempranillo 13. $12 TrJ.

89 $15 Marques de Riscal Reserva 09 (Tempranillo-Graciano-Mazuelo). $15 TrJ. $18 wine.com. C$26 LCBO. The Wine Front 92. Decanter 90. WE 88. WS 88. NM 87. WBB 89 & 88. Cellartracker 89.4 (49 votes). Bronze Decanter 14. Commended IWC 14. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (9 ratings). TOP BUY!

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87 $8 Bodegas Atalaya Laya Almansa 14 (70% Garnacha-30% Monastrell). $6.89 Costco. $7 WClub. $8 K&L. $8 B&M. $8 wine.com. C$14 BCLS. C$18.15 SAQ. Vinous 90. WBB 86. Bronze SFI 16. Vivino 3.6 stars (1,041 reviws). BCLS customers 3.7 stars (11 votes). Recommended by local Costco Wine Mgr. TOP BUY!

85 $8 Castillo de Monseran Garnacha Carinena 14. $7 WClub. $8 TW&M.. $8 K&L. $8 wine.com. C$10 LCBO. C$10.25 SAQ. “Best Buy” WE 85. Cellartracker 85 (10 votes). WineAlign.com 85. Vivino 3.8 stars (17 reviews). TW&M customers 4.5 stars (5 reviews). [2015 vintage: $10 MSRP. “Best Buy: WE 85. WinwAlign.com 86].

88 $10 espelt Garnacha Old Vines Emporda 13. $9 Costco. $10 K&L. RP 90. WBB 87+. Cellartracker 87.9 (16 reviews). TOP BUY! (2015 vintage: $12 wine.com).

87 $10 Mas Que Vinos Ercavio Tempranillo Roble Tierra Castilla 13. $10 K&L. $14 B&M. $15 wine.com. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 86.2 (10 reviews). Vivino 3.6 stars (64 ratings).

88 $11 Bodegas Abanico Hazana Vinas Viejas Rioja 14 (85%Tempranillo-Graciano). $11 K&L. $15 zachys. “One of the grteatset values in Rioja that money can buy” RP 92. VinoDivino.com 91. Cellartracker 86.6 (14 reviews). Wine-searcher 87 average critic score. Spanjewijn.nl 8.7/10 (137 votes). TOP BUY! [2013 vintage: $12 wine.com. Cellartracker 89.2 (5 reviews)].

86 $12 Bodegas LAN Crianza Rioja 12. $10 TW&M, WA. $12 Sh-L. $12 K&L. $13 MSRP. C$18.65 SAQ. WS 83. Cellartracker 88 (1 vote). Wine- searcher 86 average critic score. Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (389 votes).

87+ $13 Bodegas Montecillo Reserva Rioja 10. $13 K&L. $13 Sh-L. $15 wine.com. $19 TW&M. $19 MSRP. WS 90. WW 91. WineAlign.com 89. Decanter 85. Cellartracker 88.7 (7 votes). Commended Decanter 16. TOP BUY!

91 $14 Bodegas Teso La Monja (Sierra Cantabria) Almirez Toro 12 (100% Tinto de Toro). $14 K&L. $25 SpTable. $26 wine.com. RP 93. ST 92. JS 92. WE 91. Vinous 91. WS 90. TOP BUY!

85± $14 Los Frailes Monastrell Valencia 15. $14 K&L. RP 86. Aperitif.no 85.

89 $14 Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha Campo de Borja 13. $14 K&L. $16 wine.com. $18 B&M. $18 SpTable. Vinous 92. WS 91. ST 91. “Best Buy”

BTI 90. RP 90. Cellartracker 88 (38 votes). TOP BUY!

89 $15 Finca El Encinal (Marques de Valparaiso) Tempranillo Crianza Ribera del Duero 11. $15 K&L. C$18 LCBO. WS 92. PlanetGrape.com 91. Cellartracker 88.8 (12 reviews). Gold Bruxelles 15. Commended IWC 14. Vivino 3.6 stars (164 reviews). TOP BUY! [2010 vintage: $15 MSRP. W&S 94. WBB 88. Cellartracker 88.9 (58 reviews)].

87+ $15 Bodegas Volver Monastrell Tarima Hill Alicante 13. $14 wine.com. $14.49 TW&M, Las Vegas. $15 K&L. Vinous 91. RP 89. WS 86. Cellartracker 86.5 (11 reviews). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (333 votes).

87+ $15 Bodegas Olarra Anares Reserva Rioja 09. $15 K&L. $17 MSRP. ST 90. RP 88. WS 85. Cellartracker 86.7 (27 reviews). Wine-searcher 87 average critics score. “Good Value” JR. Vivino 3.5 stars (664 reviews).

87± $15 Paramo El Aprendiz Prieto Picudo Tierra de Leon 12. $15 K&L. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 83.5 (2 votes). Vivino 3.1 stars (48 ratings).

88 $17 D. Ventura Vina do Burato Ribeira Sacra 14 (80 year old Mencia). $17 K&L. Vinous 91. Cellartracker 87. (4 revoews). Wine-searcher 4 stars (13 ratings). Vivino 3.7 stars (275 reviews).

90 $18 Palacio del Burgo Reserva Riuoja 10. $18 K&L. $20 wine.com. $20 MSRP. WS 93. Vinous 91. W&S 90. WE 89. RP 88. Cellartracker 88.5 (32 reviews). Wine-searcher 4 stars (6 ratings). TOP BUY!

90 $18 Finca Villacreces Pruno Ribera del Duero 13 (90%Tempranillo-CabSauv). $17 JJB. $18 K&L.$18 wine.com. $25 Zachys. RP 93. JS 92. Wine-searcher 90 (average critics score). Cellartracker 87.5 (55 reviews). Wine-searcher users 3.5 stars (4 rarings).

89 $20 Finca Allende Rioja 07 (Tempranillo). $20 K&L. $24 TW&M. $25 wine.com. Vinous 91. Decanter 90. WineAnorak.com 92. Cellartracker 86.8 (5 votes).

89 $20 Condado de Haza (Pesquera) Ribera del Duero 12 (Tempranillo). $218 Costco. $0 K&L. $20 wine.com. $25 Zachys. #18 Top 100 of 2016 “Smart Buy” WS 93. Decanter 85. Cellartracker 88.8 (11 votes). Commended Decanter 16. Vivino 3.8 stars (907 reviews). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (91 ratings).

89 $20 Senorio de P. Pecina (Bodegas Hermanos) Crianza Rioja 11 (95%Tempranillo-3%Graciano-Garnacha; flagship wine of estate). $20 K&L. $20 SpTable. $20 Astor. Vinous 91. Tim Atkin 90. ElmundiVino.com 15.5. Cellartracker 86.8 (5 reviews). Decantalo.com.en 4.8 stars (374 votes). (2010 vintage: RP 91+).

89 $20 Bodegas Casa Juan Senor de Lesmos Reserva Rioja 05. $20 K&L. JS 92.WE 85. Cellartracker 89.9 (12 reviews). Vivino 4.0 stars (94 ratings). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (5 ratings).

89 $20 Bodegas Puelles Reserva Rioja 07 (94%Tempranillo). €8.80 Wy. $20 K&L. RP 90. Cellartracker 87.7 (2 votes). Vivino 3.8 stars (12 ratings).

88± $20 Miguel Merino Vitola Reserva Rioja 09 (Tempranillo blend). $20 K&L (found only at K&L). Cellartracker 88 (1 vote). Wine-searcher 90 average critic score across vintages.

89 $22 Akilia Villa de San Lorenzo Mencia Bierzo 13. $22 K&L. RP 91. Cellartracker 88.7 (3 reviews). Wine-searcher 86 average critics score. Decantalo.com/en 4.8 stars (361 votes).

91 $22 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos Bierzo 13 (98%Mencia). $20 WClub. $22 K&L. JS 92. RP 92. Vinous 91. #53 Top 100 Wines “Smart Buy” WS 91. W&S 90. Cellartracker 87.7 (26 votes).

91 $22 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos Bierzo 14 (Mencia). $20 Astor. $20 Sh-L. $20 wine.com. $22 K&L. $22 SpTable. C$25.35 SAQ. RP 93.

WS 87. Wine-searcher 91 average critics score. Cellartracker 89 (4 votes). Silver Decanter 16. Vivino 3.8 stars (867 ratings). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (380 votes).

89 $24 Bodegas Muga Reserva Unfiltered Rioja 12 (70%Tempranillo-20Garnacha-7Mazuelo-Graciano). $22 TW&M. $23 WClub. $24 K&L. $27 wine.com. $28 WhFoods. RP 91. Cellartracker 88.1 (4 votes). Wine-seracher 3.5 stars (3 reatings). [2011 vintage: $23 WClub. $28 MSRP. BTI 93. WS 90. WE 91. Cellartracker 88.9 (29 reviews)].

89 $24 Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat 15. $21 MSRP. $24 WS. C$28.45 SAQ. WS 89. RP 89. Vivino.com 3.9 stars (1689 reviews).

91 $25 Casa Castillo Las Gravas Jumilla 12 (70%Monastrewll-15%Syrah-Garnacha). $25 K&L. $30 Zachys. $32 MSRP. RP 94. WE 88. Cellartracker 88.7 (9 reviews). Wine-searcher 91 (average critic rating).

91 $25 Miguel Merino Reserva Rioja 07 (96%Tempranillo-Graciano). $25 K&L. TimAtkin.com 94. Cellartracker 90.4 (7 reviews). ILoveWine.es 91. Vivino 4.1 stars (13 reviews). TOP BUY!

89 $25 Mas Doix Les Cretes Priorat 14 (80%Garnache-10%Carignan-Syrah). $23 WClub. $25 K&L. $25 wine.com. Vinous 92. Cellartracker 88.2 (2 votes). Wine-sewarcher 3.5 stars (12 ratings). Decantalo.com/en 4.8 stars (377 reviews). Vivino 3.6 star (330 reviews). [2015 vintage: $28 MSRP. WS 87. Guia Penin 91. Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (383 reviews)].

89 $25 Artuke Pies Negros Rioja 14 (90%Tempranillo-Graciano). $25 K&L. RP 90. Vivino 3.5 stars (233 ratings). Decantalo.com/en 4.8 stars (377 votes). Celler del Cava 4 stars.

90 $26 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Vina Cubillo Crianza 07 (Tempranillo). $26 K&L. $27 Sh-L. $27 Astor. $27 wine.com. $29 SpTable. JS 93. RP 91+. Vinous 91. Cellartracker 88.8 (12 votes). TW&M users 3 stars (36 ratings).

90 $30 La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Reserva Rioja 06 (Tempranillo). $28 K&L. $30 wine.com. $30 SpTable. RP 92. W&S 90. Cellartracker 90 (36 reviews). Wine-searcher 90 average critic score.

91 $28 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Rioja 07 (Tempranillo). $30 WClub. $30 K&L. $32 Zachys. $32 Astor. $32 MSRP. $34 Sh-L. $35 wine.com. RP 94. Vinous 92. WE 90. WS 88. Cellartracker 90.3 (40 votes).

89 $28 Bodegas Lan Vina Lanciano Reserva Rioja 10 (85%Tempranillo-10%Mazuelo-5%Graciano). $24 wine.com. $28 K&L. Tim Atkin 92. RP 91. WS 86. Commended Decanter 15.

92 $30 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Rioja 07 (Tempranillo). $30 K&L. $32 TW&M. $37 SpTable. RP 94. WS 92. W&S 91. Vinous 92. Cellartacker 91.3 (315 votes).

91 $30 Bodegas Beronia Gran Reserva Rioja 06 (Tempranillo). $29 wine.com. $30 K&L. $30-$34 TW&M. $30 SpTable. WE 92. WS 91. ST 91. Vinous 90. W&S=88. Cellartracker 91 (37 reviews). Gold Bruxelles 13. Gold IWSC 13. Silver IWC 13. Silver Japan 13. Wine-searcher users 4 stars (7 ratings).

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86 $6+ Marquis de Riscal Proximo Rioja 12 (3%tempranillo-5%Graciano-3%Mazuelo). $6.49 TW&M. $9 Safeway. $10 Sh-L. Cellartracker 88.5 (2 votes). Average Critic rating 86 (wine-searcher). Wine-searcher Users 3.5 stars (17 ratings).

87 $8+ Las Rocas de San Alejandro Vinas Viejas Garnacha Calatayud 13. $8.49 TW&M. $10 wine.com. $11 Safeway. $12 WhFoods. Andys $12. WE 86.Decanter 87. Cellartracker 86.8 (9 votes). Silver IWC 16. Silver LA 16. Silver Bruxelles 16. Bronze Decanter 16. TW&M customers 4 stars (6 reviews). [2014 vintage: Cellartrackere 86.8 (9 reviews). Decanter 85. Commended Decanter 16].

88 $10 Marques de Caceres Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $10 TW&M. $11 B&M. $12 Astor. $12.49 Cost+. $12.59 safeway. $15 wine.com. $15 MSRP. C$18.20 SAQ. WS 89. WE 88. Silver IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (4 ratings). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (387 votes). TOP BUY!

88+$10+ Vina Cumbrero (Osborne) Tempranillo Crianza Rioja 10. $10.49 TW&M. C$15 LCBO. WS 90. “Best Buy” WE 90. Cellartracker 88.4 (10 votes). Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. TOP BUY!

87 $10 Rio Madre (Bodegas y Vinedos Ilurce) Rioja 14 (Graciano, not the lesser Tempranillo)). $7 Costco. $10 TW&M. $11 wine.com. $11 MSRP. $14 BCLS. C$15 LCBO. Vinous 90. WS 86. WE 84. Costco Wine Blog 86. Wine-sereacher 88 (average critics score). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (21 ratings across vintages).

87 $10 Bodegas Montecillo Crianza Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $10 TW&M. $11 Sh-L. $12 wine.com. $12 MSRP. C$16.45 SAQ. WW 89. RP 88. WS 87. WineAlign.com 88. “Best Buy” WE 87. Decanter 86. Cellartracker 86 (20 reviews). Bronze Decanter 16. Bronze LA 16. Commended IWC 16.

87 $10 Bodegas Montecillo Crianza Rioja 10. $10 TW&M. $11 Sh-L. $12 MSRP. $15 wine.com. “Best Buy” WE 88. WW 90. WS 78. Cellartracker 88.4 (24 reviews). TOP BUY! (2011 vintage: $12 MSRP. “Best Buy” WE 87. WS 87. RP 88. Decanter 86. Bronze Decanter 16. Bronze LA 16. Commended IWC 16).

88 $10 Marques de Caceres Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $10 TW&M. $11 B&M. $11 TrJ. $11 Safeway. $12.49 Cost+. $15 wine.com. $15 MSRP. WS 89. WE 88. Silver IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. TOP BUY!

87 $10 Rio Madre (Bodegas y Vinedos Ilurce) Graciano Rioja 14. $10.29 TW&M. $11 wine.com. C$15 LCBO. Vinous 90. WS 86. RP 86. TW&M customers 3.1 stars (6 reviews). TOP BUY!

86 $10 Campo Viejo Tempranillo Rioja 14 (100%). $10 TW&M. $10 wine.com. $11 WClub. $13 B&M. $14 MSRP. C$14.79 BCLS. C$15.55 SAQ. Wine-searcher 85 average critic score. Silver SFI 16. Commended Decanter 16.

87+ $11 CVNE Cune Crianza Rioja 12. $11 TW&M. $12 SpTable. $13 wine.com. $15 MSRP. WS 91. RP 88-90. Cellartracker 87.1 (35 reviews). Bronze IWC 15. TOP BUY!

88+ $12 Campo Viejo Reserva Rioja 10 (85%Tempranillo-10%Graciano-Mazuelo). $10 Safeway. $12 TW&M. $13 wine.com. $14 MSRP. $15 B&M. $15 Cost+. $17 Sh-L. “Best Buy” BTI 93. WS 90. WBB 88. Wine-searcher 88 average of critic scores. Gold SFI 16. Bronze LA 16. Bronze Decanter 15. Bronze IWC 15. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (5 ratings). Vivino 3.7 stars (3,137 reviews). TOP BUY!

86 $12 Montebuena Cuvee KPF Rioja 14 (screw cap; Tempranillo). $12 TW&M. $13 MSRP. RP 87. WE 84. Cellartracker 85.5 (2 votes). TW&M customers 4 stars (9 reviews).

89 $12+ Can Blau (Gil Familia) Tinto Montsant 14 (40%Carinena-40%Syrah-Garnacha). $12.49 TW&M. $13 wine.com. $15 B&M. $15 MSRP. $16 SpTable. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 91 (1 vote). Double Gold SFI 16. TOP BUY!

88 $13 Ramon Bilbao Crianza Rioja Alta 13 (100%Tempranillo). $13-$15 TW&M. $13 MSRP. $15 wine.com. WS 88. Gold SFI 16. TW&M customers 5 stars (5 reviews). Deecantalo.com 4.8 stars (401 votes).

87 $13 Vina Zaco (Bodegas Bilbainas) Rioja 14 (screw cap; 100%Tempranillo). $12 Sh-L. $12.49 Cost+. $13 TW&M. $13 wine.com. C$15 LCBO. W&S 86. Cellartracker 88.5 (5 reviews). Wine-searcher 87 average critic score. (2015 vintage: $13 K&L. RP 88).

87 $13+ Juan Gill Silver Label Jumilla 14 (Monastrtell). $13.49 TW&M. $14 Astor. $15 wine.com. $17 WhFoods. C$44/1.5/L SAQ. Cellartracker 90 (2 reviews). Vivino 4.0 stars (3559 ratings). TW&M customers 5 stars (7 reviews). (2013 vintage: $12 Costco. $13 MSRP. Vinous 90. WBB 88).

87 $13+ Juan Gill Silver Label Jumilla 14 (Monastrell). $13.49 TW&M. $14 Astor. $15 wine.com. $17 WhFoods. C$44/1.5/L SAQ. Cellartracker 90 (2 reviews). Vivino 4.0 stars (3559 ratings). TW&M customers 5 stars (7 reviews). (2013 vintage: $12 Costco. $13 MSRP. Vinous 90. WBB 88).

88 $14 Palacios Remondo La Vendimia Rioja 13. $13 wine.com. $14 TW&M. $15.29 B&M. $17 MSRP. Vinous 90. RP 88. WS 88. W&S NR. Cellartracker 86 (4 votes).

88 $14 Burgo Viejo Red Wine Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $13 SpTable. $13 wine.com. $14 TW&M. WS 90. Vinous 90. “Best Buy” WE 88. 10

Silver IWSC 13. Bronze IWC 15. Bronze IWSC 15. TOP BUY! (2013 vintage: $14.49 TW&M. WE 90. RP 84. Silver SFI 16. Bronze IWSC 16).

87 $14 Burgo Viejo Crianza Rioja 13 (90%Tempranillo-Graciano). $14 TW&M. $17 MSRP. WE 90. RP 84. Silver SFI 16. Bronze IWSC 16. TW&M customers 4.2 stars (12 reviews).

87+ $14 Burgo Viejo Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $13 SpTable. $13 MSRP. $14 TW&M. $15 wine.com. WS 90. Vinous 90. Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. Silver IWSC 13. Bronze IWC 15. Bronze IWSC 15. TW&M customers 4 stars (12 reviews). Wine-searcher 3 stars (14 ratings).

88 $15 Ares (Bodegas Dios) Crianza Rioja 12 (100%Tempranillo). $15 TW&M. RP 90. Guia Penin 90. Guia Proensa 91. Cellartracker 85.2 (2 votes). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. TW&M 4.1 stars (5 reviews). Vivino 3.4 stars (268 reviews). Decantalo.com 4.78 stars (399 reviews). (2014 vintage: RP 90).

87 $15 Eguren Ugarte Cincuenta Rioja 12 (100%Tempranillo). $15 TW&M. RP 86. Wine-searcher 87 (average across vintages). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (12 ratings). TW&M customers 4 stars (4 reviews). Vivino 3.3 stars (42 ratings).

88 $16 Valserrano Crianza Rioja 11 (90%Tempranillo-Graciano). $16 TW&M. RP 88. Cellartracker 87.4 (8 votes). Wine-searcher 91 average critic score. TW&M customers 5 stars (26 reviews). Vivino 3.8 stars (5491 reviews).

88 $16+ Finca Nueva Crianza Rioja 08. $16 MSRP. $16.49 TW&M. ST 90. Decanter 90. NM 88. Cellartracker 88.4 (35 reviews). WineAlign.com 85. WE 84. TW&M customers 4 stars (9 reviews). Decantalo.co 4.8 stars (389 votes).

88 $17 Ramon Bilbao Limited Edition Rioja 13 (Tempranillo). $17-$19 TW&M. $19 wine.com. $19 MSRP. WS 90. WE 86. Wine-searcher 90 average critic score. Silver LA 16. Silver SFI 16. Silver Bruxelles 16. Bronze Decanter 16. Commended IWC 16.

87+ $19 Bodegas Montecillo Reserva Rioja 10. $13 K&L. $13 Sh-L. $15 wine.com. $19 TW&M. $19 MSRP. WS 90. WW 91. WineAlign.com 89. Decanter 85. Cellartracker 88.7 (7 votes). Commended Decanter 16.

89 $20 Valserrano (Bodegas La Marquesa) Reserva Rioja 10 (90%Tempranillo-Graciano). $20 TW&M. Antonio Galloni 91. Cellartracker 87.8 (11 votes). Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. TW&M customers 5 stars (10 reviews).

89 $20 Ares (Dios Ares) Reserva Rioja 08. $20 TW&M. RP 90. Guia Penin 91. Cellartracker 87.7 (8 reviews). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. TW&M customers 4.2 star (4 reviews).

89 $20 Finca Nueva Reserva Rioja 07 (Tempranillo). $20 TW&M. ST 90. WE 86. Falstaff Mag 91. El Mundo Vino 14/20. Cellaretracker 89 (25 reviews). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. TW&M cistomers 5 stars (3 reviews).

89 $22 Bodegas Muga Reserva Unfiltered Rioja 12 (70%Tempranillo-20Garnacha-7Mazuelo-Graciano). $22 TW&M. $23 WClub. $24 K&L. $27 11

wine.com. $28 WhFoods. RP 91. Cellartracker 88.1 (4 votes). Wine-seracher 3.5 stars (3 reatings). [2011 vintage: $23 WClub. $28 MSRP. BTI 93. WS 90. WE 91. Cellartracker 88.9 (29 reviews)].

88+$20 Campo Viejo Gran Reserva Rioja 10. $20 Safeway. $20-$25 TW&M. $25 wine.com. $25 MSRP. WS 90. WBB 88+. Silver LA 16. Silver SFI 16. Bronze IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. Vivino 3.9 stars (643 reviews). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (388 votes).

90 $23+ Bodegas Beronia Gran Reserva Rioja 08 (Tempranillo). $23.49 TW&M, CA. Guia Repsol 91. RP 89. Cellartracher 87 (5 votes). Gold Bruxelles 16. Silver IWC 16. Silver IWSC 16.

89 $24 Finca Allende Rioja 07 (Tempranillo). $20 K&L. $24 TW&M. $25 wine.com. Vinous 91. Decanter 90. WineAnorak.com 92. Cellartracker 86.8 (5 votes).

92 $25 Marques de Murrieta Finca Ygay Reserva Rioja 10 (Tempranillo). $25 SpTable. $25 TW&M, WA. $26 MSRP. JS 94. RP 93. WS 90. Wine- searcher 92 average critic score. Silver SFI 16. (2011 vintage: $20 K&L. $24 wine.com. $25 B&M. $24 Zachys. $25 Sh-L. RP 91. WE 91).

88 $25 Emilio Moro Tempranillo Ribera del Duero 14. $19 Costco. $25 TW&M, Miami. C$26.45 SAQ. WS 90. Cellartracker 87 (2 reviews). Bronze Decanter 16. [2013 vintage: $22 Astor. $23 win e.com. $27 SpTable. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 89.1 (7 reviews).

89 $25 Vinsacro Dioro Rioja 10 (Tempranillo). $25 TW&M. ST 91. Vinous 91. WE 88. Cellartracker 87.5 (4 reviews). Wine-searcher 89 average critic score.

89± $25 Vinsacro Cosecha Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $25 TW&M. AG 91. Wine-searcher 89 average critic score.

90+ $26 Bodega Numanthjia Termes Toro 12 Tempranillo). $17 JJB. $22 wine.com. $26 TW&M. $26 WineChateau. Vinous 91. RP 90. Cellartracker 90 (31 reviews). Revista Vinhos 17/20 (=92). El Mundo Vinos 16.5/20 (=90).

90 $27 Marques de Caceres Gran Reserva Rioja 08 (Tempranillo). $27-$40 TW&M. $35 MSRP. $38 wine.com. Guia Repsol 92. WE 91. W&S 90. WS 89. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 88.1 (16 reviews). Silver IWC 16. (2009 vintage: $30 Sh-L. WS 91. Wine-searcher 90 average critic score. $30 Sh-L).

90 $28 Casado Morales Seleccion Privada Rioja 05 (60%Tempranillo-Graciano). $28 TW&M. RP 93. NM 90. WineAlign.com 90. Cellartracker 89.4 (63 reviews). Vivino 3.8 stars (115 reviews).

89 $27 Casado Morales EME Graciano Rioja 09 (100%). $27 TW&M. ST 90. Cellartracker 87 (3 reviews). Wine-searcher 90 average criric score. Vivino.com 3.9 stars (12 reviews). [2010 vintage: $50/1.5L TW&M. “Exceptional” BTI 94. “Cellar Selkection” WE 91. Cellartracker 89.8 (5 reviews)].

90 $28 CVNE Cune Reserva Rioja 11 85%(Tempranillo-Garnacha-Graciano-Mazuelo). C$25 LCBO. $28 wine.com. $28 TW&M. $28 wine.com. RP 90. Wine-searcher 91 average critic score. Ocado.comcustomers 4 stars (9 reviews). Waitrose customers 4.5 stars (11 reviews).

90 $30 Bodegas Montecillo Gran Reserva Rioja 08 (Tempranillo). $27 WClub. $30 TW&M. C$34 SAQ. $35 MSRP. Decanter 95. RP 91. WE 88. Cellartreacker 88.1 (5 votes). Gold Decanter 16. Bronze IWC 16.

92 $30 Faustino I Gran Reserva Rioja 01. $30 TW&M. $33 WClub. $35 wine.com. $40 Andys. TP 98. Decanter 97. Tim Atkin 92. WE 91. WS 89. Cellartracker 90.7 (659 reviews). Gold Bruxelles 14. Silver Decanter 15. Silver IWSC 15. Commended IWC 15. TW&M customers 5 stars (3 reviews). Wine.com customers 4 stars (83 reviews). Wine-searcher 4 stars (16 ratings).

92 $32 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Rioja 07 (Tempranillo). $30 K&L. $32 TW&M. $37 SpTable. RP 94. WS 92. W&S 91. Vinous 92. Cellartacker 91.3 (315 votes).

91 $32 CVNE Cune Gran Reserva Rioja 10 (Tempranillo-5%Mazuelo-10%Graciano). $30 Zachys. $32 TW&M. $33 wine.com. #11 Top 100 of 2016 WS 94. “Cellar Selection” WE 92. RP 91. Cellartracker 88.4 (36 reviews). (2009 vintage: Vinous 93. WS 92). 12

SAFEWAY 2200 supermarkets (includes Albertsons) in western and central states Second-largest supermarket chain (to The Kroger Co) 10% discount on 6 bottles www.safeway.com

86 $8 Marquis de Riscal Proximo Rioja 12 (3%tempranillo-5%Graciano-3%Mazuelo). $6.49 TW&M. $7.77 Safeway. $10 Sh-L. Cellartracker 88.5 (2 votes). Average Critic rating 86 (wine-searcher). Wine-searcher Users 3.5 stars (17 ratings).

88 $10+ Marques de Caceres Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $10 TW&M. $10.21 Safeway. $11 B&M. $11 TrJ. $12.49 Cost+. $15 wine.com. $15 MSRP. WS 89. WE 88. Silver IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. TOP BUY!

87 $10 Campo Viejo Crianza Rioja 13 (85%Tempranillo-10%Garnacha-Manzuelo). $10 Safeway. $13 B&M. Gold Spain 16. Bronze IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. Decantalo.com/en 4.8 stars (469 votes).

87 $11 Las Rocas de San Alejandro Vinas Viejas Garnacha Calatayud 13. $8.49 TW&M. $10 wine.com. $11 Safeway. $12 WhFoods. Andys $12. WE 86.Decanter 87. Cellartracker 86.8 (9 votes). Silver IWC 16. Silver LA 16. Silver Bruxelles 16. Bronze Decanter 16. TW&M customers 4 stars (6 reviews). [2014 vintage: Cellartrackere 86.8 (9 reviews). Decanter 85. Commended Decanter 16].

88+ $12 Campo Viejo Reserva Rioja 10 (85%Tempranillo-10%Graciano-Mazuelo). $12 Safeway. $12 TW&M. $13 wine.com. $14 MSRP. $15 B&M. $15 Cost+. $17 Sh-L. “Best Buy” BTI 93. WS 90. WBB 88. Wine-searcher 88 average of critic scores. Gold SFI 16. Bronze LA 16. Bronze Decanter 15. Bronze IWC 15. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (5 ratings). Vivino 3.7 stars (3,137 reviews). TOP BUY!

88 $12 Marques de Caceres Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $10 TW&M. $11 B&M. $11 TrJ. $11 Safeway. $12 Astor. $12.49 Cost+. $12.59 Safeway. $15 wine.com. $15 MSRP. WS 89. WE 88. Silver IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (4 ratings). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (387 votes). TOP BUY!

88+$17+ Marques de Riscal Reserva Rioja 12 (90%Tempranillo-Graciano-Mazuelo). $15 TW&M. $17.28 Safeway. $20 B&M. C$24.64 LCBO. C$25.75 SAQ. JS 93. RP 88. Wine-searcher 91 average critic score. Cellartracker 89 (1 vote). TW&M customers 5 stars (7 reviews).

88+$26 Campo Viejo Gran Reserva Rioja 10. $20-$25 TW&M. $25 wine.com. $25 MSRP. $25.82 Safeway. WS 90. WBB 88+. Silver LA 16. Silver SFI 16. Bronze IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. Vivino 3.9 stars (643 reviews). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (388 votes).

BEVERAGES & MORE (B&M) Over 130 stores in CA and NV www.bevmo.com

85 $6 Buscado tempranillo Tierra de Castilla 13. $12/2 btls B&M. $10 MSRP. Silver LA 15. Silver SFI 15. B&M customers 1.5 stars (4 reviews). Vivino 3.3 stars (51 ratings).

86 $8 Borsao Garnacha Campo de Borja 15. $8 B&M. $9 wine.com. $9 MSRP. WS 85. Silver IWSC 16. Bronze Decanter 16. [2014 vintage:$9 Astor. $9 MSRP. “Best Buy” BTI 87. WS 87. “Best Buy” WE 86. Cellartracker 84.4 (5 votes). Commended IWC 15. Vivino 3.4 stars (1043 ratings)].

85± $8 Protocolo (Eguren) Table Wine 14 (Tempranillo). $6.29 TW&M. $7 WClub. $8 B&M. $8 wine.com. Wine-searcher 86 average critic score. TW&M customers 4 stars (8 reviews).

87 $10 Rio Madre (Bodegas y Vinedos Ilurce) Rioja 14 (Graciano, not the lesser Tempranillo). $7 Costco. $10 B&M. $11 wine.com. $11 MSRP. $14 BCLS. C$15 LCBO. Vinous 90. WS 86. WE 84. Costco Wine Blog 86. Wine-sereacher 88 (average critics score). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (21 ratings across vintages). 13

88 $11 Marques de Caceres Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $10 TW&M. $11 B&M. $11 TrJ. $11 Safeway. $12.49 Cost+. $15 wine.com. $15 MSRP. WS 89. WE 88. Silver IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. TOP BUY!

87 $13 Campo Viejo Crianza Rioja 13 (85%Tempranillo-10%Garnacha-Manzuelo). $10 Safeway. $13 B&M. Gold Spain 16. Bronze IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. Decantalo.com/en 4.8 stars (469 votes).

86 $13 Campo Viejo Tempranillo Rioja 14 (100%). $10 TW&M. $10 wine.com. $11 WClub. $13 B&M. $14 MSRP. C$15.55 SAQ. Wine-searcher 85 average critic score. Silver SFI 16. Commended Decanter 16.

87 $14 Mas Que Vinos Ercavio Tempranillo Roble Tierra Castilla 13. $10 K&L. $14 B&M. $15 wine.com. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 86.2 (10 reviews). Vivino 3.6 stars (64 ratings).

88± $14 Marques de Vargas V Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $14 B&M. $17 MSRP. WS 88. (2011 vintage: $16 wine.com. WE 90. RP 88. WS 85).

87 $15 Vina Eguia Reserva Rioja Alevesa 11. $15 B&M. $19 MSRP. RP 89. WE 89. WS 83. Decanter 84. Wine-searcher 87 average critic score. Bronze IWSC 16. Commended Decanter 16. Commended IWC 16.

89 $15 Can Blau (Gil Familia) Tinto Montsant 14 (40%Carinena-40%Syrah-Garnacha). $12.49 TW&M. $13 wine.com. $15 B&M. $15 MSRP. $16 SpTable. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 91 (1 vote). Double Gold SFI 16.

88 $15 Campo Viejo Reserva Rioja 10 (85%Tempranillo-10%Graciano-Mazuelo). $12 Safeway. $12 TW&M. $13 wine.com. $14 MSRP. $15 B&M. $15 Cost+. $17 Sh-L. “Best Buy” BTI 93. WS 90. Wine-searcher 88 average of critic scores. Gold SFI 16. Bronze LA 16. Bronze Decanter 15. Bronze IWC 15. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (5 ratings). Vivino 3.7 stars (3,137 reviews).

87 $15 Vina Bujanda Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $14 wine.com. $15 B&M. $15 MSRP. C$16 SAQ. RP 89. W&S NR. Cellartracker 96.3 (3 votes).

88 $15+ Palacios Remondo La Vendimia Rioja 13. $13 wine.com. $14 TW&M. $15.29 B&M. $17 MSRP. Vinous 90. RP 88. WS 88. W&S NR. Cellartracker 86 (4 votes).

88 $16 Juan Gil Silver Label Jumilla 13 (Monastrell). $12 Costco. $12 TW&M. $16 MSRP. $16 B&M. $16 SpTable. Vinous 90. WBB 88. WE 87. Cellartracker 91.1 (53 reviews). Silver SFI 16. Vivino 4 stars ((3,527 reviews). TW&M customers 5 stars (7 reviews).

89 $17 Sierra Cantabria (Eguren) Crianza 12 (Tempranillo). $15 TW&M. $17 B&M. $17 WClub. $18 MSRP. $18.49-$23.49 TW&M. Vinous 90. RP 89. Cellartracker 90 (1 vote). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (368 votes).

89 $18 Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha Campo de Borja 13. $14 K&L. $16 wine.com. $18 B&M. $18 SpTable. Vinous 92. WS 91. ST 91. “Best Buy” BTI 90. RP 90. Cellartracker 88 (38 votes). TOP BUY!

88 $19 Volver Tempranillo Single Vineyard La Mancha 13. $14 WClub. $15 TW&M. $17 wine.com. $19 B&M. Vinous 91. Cellartracker 88.2 (3 votes). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. Vivino 3.9 stars (495 reviews).

88+ $20 Marques de Riscal Reserva Rioja 12 (90%Tempranillo-Graciano-Mazuelo). $15 TW&M. $17.28 Safeway. $20 B&M. C$24.64 LCBO. C$25.75 SAQ. RP 88. Wine-searcher 93 (average critic score). Cellartracker 89 (1 vote). TW&M customers 5 stars (7 reviews).

88 $22 Vina Herminia Reserva Rioja 11 (85%Tempranillo-10%Garnacha-Graciano). $22 B&M. Silver IWSC 16. Bronze IWC 16. (2010 vintage: $20 MSRP. “Smart Buy” WS 91. Vinous 90. Tim Atkin 91. Bronze IWC 15. Commended Decanter 15).

88 $24 Marques de Vargas Reserva Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $24 B&M. RP 89. Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. Silver IWSC 16. Bronze IWC 16. Vivino 3.5 stars (35 reviews). Decantalo.com/en 4.8 stars (389 votes).

WHOLE FOODS (WhFoods) - 435 stores throughout 42 states, Canada and U.K. Most prices at or near MSRP

87+ $10 Evodia Altovinum Aragon Calatayud 14 (Garnacha-10%Syrah). $7 Costco. $10 WhFoods. “Amazing wine for the price” RP 90. Vinous 90. WBB 87. Cellartracker 87.3 (41 reviews). Wine-searcher average critic score 89. Wine-searcher average user rating 4 stars Very Good. “Outstanding Wine Bargain” GoodCheapVino.com. TOP BUY!

87 $12 Las Rocas de San Alejandro Vinas Viejas Garnacha Calatayud 13. $8.49 TW&M. $10 wine.com. $11 Safeway. $12 WhFoods. Andys $12. WE 86.Decanter 87. Cellartracker 86.8 (9 votes). Silver IWC 16. Silver LA 16. Silver Bruxelles 16. Bronze Decanter 16. TW&M customers 4 stars (6 reviews). [2014 vintage: Cellartrackere 86.8 (9 reviews). Decanter 85. Commended Decanter 16].

88 $15 Torremoron Tempranillo Ribers del Duero 13 (100%; Joven; unoaked). $13 SpTable. $14 wine.com. $15 WhFoods. RP 89. WW 89. Vivino 3.5 stars (143 rarings). Wine.com customers 4 stars (3 reviews). (2014 vintage: $13 Astor. Vinous 90).

88 $17 Juan Gill Silver Label Jumilla 14 (Monastrtell). $13.49 TW&M. $14 Astor. $15 wine.com. $17 WhFoods. C$44/1.5/L SAQ. Cellartracker 90 (2 reviews). Vivino 4.0 stars (3559 ratings). TW&M customers 5 stars (7 reviews). (2013 vintage: $12 Costco. $13 MSRP. Vinous 90. WBB 88).

NR $20 Lamatum Ribera del Duero 13 (Roble; 100%Tempranillo). $20 WhFoods. Cellartracker 84 (2 votes). Vivino.com 3.6 stars (87 reviews).

89 $28 Bodegas Muga Reserva Unfiltered Rioja 12 (70%Tempranillo-20%Garnacha-7%Mazuelo-Graciano). $22 TW&M. $23 WClub. $24 K&L. $27 wine.com. $28 WhFoods. RP 91. Cellartracker 88.1 (4 votes). Wine-seracher 3.5 stars (3 reatings). [2011 vintage: $23 WClub. $28 MSRP. BTI 93. WS 90. WE 91. Cellartracker 88.9 (29 reviews)].

89 $30 Vina Herminia Reserva Rioja 09 (Tempranillo). $20 MSRP. $22 wine.com. $30 WhFoods. Vinous 90. WE 90.Cellartracker 92.5 (1 vote). Gold IWC 14. Silver SFI 16. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (23 ratings).

THE WINE CLUB, San Francisco, CA (WClub) www.thewineclub.com Largest wine merchant west of the Mississippi, per their web site

85 $7 Castillo de Monseran Garnacha Carinena 14. $7 WClub. $8 TW&M.. $8 K&L. $8 wine.com. C$10 LCBO. C$10.25 SAQ. “Best Buy” WE 85. Cellartracker 85 (10 votes). WineAlign.com 85. Vivino 3.8 stars (17 reviews). TW&M customers 4.5 stars (5 reviews). [2015 vintage: $10 MSRP. “Best Buy: WE 85. WinwAlign.com 86].

87 $10 La Maldita (Dinastia Vivanco) Garnacha Rioja 14. $10 WClub. $11 wine.com. $6-$12 wine-searcher. RP 88.Wine-searcher 88. Cellartracker 86 (3 votes). (2015 vintage: $10 SpTable. $11.24 Cost+. RP 89).

86 $10 Torres Ibericos Crianza Rioja Altos 13 (Tempranillo). $10 WClub. $15 wine.com. C$17 LCBO. Cellartracker 86.3 (3 reviews). Wine-searcher 3 stars (2 ratings). Gall.nl 3.3 stars (53 reviews).

86 $11 Campo Viejo Tempranillo Rioja 14 (100%). $10 TW&M. $10 wine.com. $11 WClub. $13 B&M. $14 MSRP. C$15.55 SAQ. Wine-searcher 85 average critic score. Silver SFI 16. Commended Decanter 16.

87+ $13 Vina Eguia Reserva Rioja 09. $7 TrJ. $13 WClub. $15 Cost+. WS 89. RP 88. Bronze IWSC 16. Commended Decanter 16. Commended IWC 16. TOP BUY! 15

87 $13 Finca Resalso (Emilio Moro) Ribera del Duero 15 (100%TintoFino/Tempranillo). $13 WClub. $14 wine.com. Decanter 87. Bronze Decanter 16. Decantalo.com/en 4.8 stars (465 votes).

88 $14 Bodegas Volver Tempranillo Single Vineyard La Mancha 13. $14 WClub. $15 TW&M. $17 wine.com. $19 B&M. Vinous 91. Cellartracker 88.2 (3 votes). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. Vivino 3.9 stars (495 reviews). TOP BUY!

87+ $19 Vina Eguia Reserva Rioja 10 (Tempranillo). $14 WClub. $19 wine.com. $19 MSRP. WS 86. Cellartracker 88.5 (3 votes). Silver SFI 16. Silver LA 16.

88± $15 Triton Tinta de Toro 14 (Tinta de Toro clone of Tempranillo). $15 WClub. $17 MSRP. $18 wine.com. $20 Zachys. RP 90. WS 86. Wine of the Week 11/27/15 TableWineAsheville.com.

91 $20 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos Bierzo 13 (98%Mencia). $20 WClub. $22 K&L. JS 92. RP 92. Vinous 91. #53 Top 100 Wines “Smart Buy” WS 91. W&S 90. Cellartracker 87.7 (26 votes). TOP BUY!

89 $20 Bodegas Muriel JME Garnacha Rioja 11. $20 WClub. $30 wine.com. $30 MSRP. WE 90. WS 89. RP 87. Silver IWC 13. Bronze IWC 14. Bronze Decanter 13. TOP BUY!

91 $23 Bodegas Muga Reserva Unfiltered Rioja 11. $23 WClub. $25 MSRP. $16/375ml SpTable. BTI 93. WW 92. WE 91. WS 90. Vinous 91. Cellartracker 88.9 (29 reviews).

89 $23 Bodegas Muga Reserva Unfiltered Rioja 12 (70%Tempranillo-20Garnacha-7Mazuelo-Graciano). $22 TW&M. $23 WClub. $24 K&L. $27 wine.com. $28 WhFoods. RP 91. Cellartracker 88.1 (4 votes). Wine-seracher 3.5 stars (3 reatings). [2011 vintage: $23 WClub. $28 MSRP. BTI 93. WS 90. WE 91. Cellartracker 88.9 (29 reviews)].

89 $23 Mas Doix Les Cretes Priorat 14 (80%Garnache-10%Carignan-Syrah). $23 WClub. $25 K&L. $25 wine.com. Vinous 92. Cellartracker 88.2 (2 votes). Wine-sewarcher 3.5 stars (12 ratings). Decantalo.com/en 4.8 stars (377 reviews). Vivino 3.6 star (330 reviews). [2015 vintage: $28 MSRP. WS 87. Guia Penin 91. Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (383 reviews)].

91 $24 Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial Sardon del Duero 12. $24 WClub. $28 wine.com. #12 Top 100 of 2016 WS 93. RP 93. Decanter 88. Bronze Decanter 16. Bronze IWC 16. TOP BUY!

90 $27 Bodegas Montecillo Gran Reserva Rioja 08 (Tempranillo). $27 WClub. $30 TW&M. C$34 SAQ. $35 MSRP. Decanter 95. RP 91. WE 88. Cellartreacker 88.1 (5 votes). Gold Decanter 16. Bronze IWC 16.

91 $30 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Rioja 07 (Tempranillo). $30 WClub. $30 K&L. $32 Zachys. $32 Astor. $32 MSRP. $34 Sh-L. $35 wine.com. RP 94. Vinous 92. WE 90. WS 88. Cellartracker 90.3 (40 votes). TOP BUY!

92 $33 Faustino I Gran Reserva Rioja 01. $30 TW&M. $33 WClub. $35 wine.com. $40 Andys. TP 98. Decanter 97. Tim Atkin 92. WE 91. WS 89. Cellartracker 90.7 (659 reviews). Gold Bruxelles 14. Silver Decanter 15. Silver IWSC 15. Commended IWC 15. TW&M customers 5 stars (3 reviews). Wine.com customers 4 stars (83 reviews). Wine-searcher 4 stars (16 ratings).

WORLD MARKETS - COST PLUS (Cost+) 20% discount on any 4 bottles www.worldmarket.com

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85 $10 Radio Boca/Boka Tempranillo Valencia 14 (screw cap). $10 Cost+. $9 MSRP. C$11 LCBO. Wine-searcher 85 (average critic rating). Bronze 16

SFI 16. Vivino 3.6 stars (2745 ratings).

88 $10 La Maldita (Dinastia Vivanca) Garnacha Rioja 15. $10 SpTable. $10 Cost+. RP 89. Wine-searcher 88 (average critic rating). Vino-espana.es 3.9 stars (8 votes). Drync.com 3.9 stars (14 reviews). TOP BUY!

?? $10 Castillo de Monseran Garnacha 14. $10 Cost+.

?? $11 Montecillo Temoranillo Rioja 11. $11 Cost+.

?? $10 Anciano Pempranillo Reserva Valdepenas 5 Anos 10 (screw cap). $10 Cost+.

88 $12+ Marques de Caceres Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $10 TW&M. $11 B&M. $12 Astor. $12.49 Cost+. $12.59 safeway. $15 wine.com. $15 MSRP. C$18.20 SAQ. WS 89. WE 88. Silver IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (4 ratings). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (387 votes). TOP BUY!

87 $12+Vina Zaco (Bodegas Bilbainas) Rioja 14 (screw cap; 100%Tempranillo). $12 Sh-L. $12.49 Cost+. $13 TW&M. $13 wine.com. C$15 LCBO. W&S 86. Cellartracker 88.5 (5 reviews). Wine-searcher 87 average critic score. (2015 vintage: $13 K&L. RP 88).

?? $11+ Vina Eguia Tempranillo Rioja 13 (screw cap). $11.24 Cost+.

87+ $15 Vina Eguia Reserva Rioja 10. $7 TrJ. $13 WClub. $15 Cost+. WS 89. RP 88. Bronze IWSC 16. Commended Decanter 16. Commended IWC 16.

88 $15 Campo Viejo Reserva Rioja 10 (85%Tempranillo-10%Graciano-Mazuelo). $11 Safeway. $12 TW&M. $13 wine.com. $13.74 Cost+. $14 MSRP. $15 B&M. $17 Sh-L. “Best Buy” BTI 93. WS 90. Wine-searcher 88 average of critic scores. Gold SFI 16. Bronze LA 16. Bronze Decanter 15. Bronze IWC 15. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (5 ratings). Vivino 3.7 stars (3,137 reviews).

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J. J. BUCKLEY (JJB) Online and pickup in Oakland, CA www.jjbuckley.com “One of the top ten places to buy wines” Food & Wine Magazine

90 $17 Finca Villacreces Pruno Ribera del Duero 13 (90%Tempranillo-CabSauv). $17 JJB. $18 K&L.$18 wine.com. $25 Zachys. RP 93. JS 92. Wine-searcher 90 (average critics score). Cellartracker 87.5 (55 reviews). Wine-searcher users 3.5 stars (4 rarings). TOP BUY!

?? $35 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia Reserva Rioja 05 (Tempranillo-Garnacha-Mazuelo). $35 JJB. $40 K&L. $41 MSRP. “As elegant and subtle as it gets” RP 94. Not enough info for a consensus rating.

90 $35 Bodega Balbas Ardal Reserva Seleccion Ribera del Duero 10. C$31.50 SAQ. $35 JJB. WS 94. WineAlign.com 88. Cellartracker 89.3 (24 reviews). 17

ZACHYS, Scarsdale, NY www.zachys.com One of the country’s largest wine selections - most prices at or near MSRP

88 $15 Bodegas Abanico Hazana Vinas Viejas Rioja 14 (85%Tempranillo-Graciano). $11 K&L. $15 zachys. “One of the greatset values in Rioja that money can buy” RP 92. VinoDivino.com 91. Cellartracker 86.6 (14 reviews). Wine-searcher 87 average critic score. Spanjewijn.nl 8.7/10 (137 votes). [2013 vintage: $12 wine.com. Cellartracker 89.2 (5 reviews)].

88 $15 Vina Zorzal Graciano Navarra 14 (100%). $15 Zachys. RP (AG) 90. Cellartracker 87 (2 reviews). Bronze Decanter 16.

89 $15 Bodegas Izadi Reserva Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $15 Zachys. $17 wine.com. $19 TW&M, WA. RP 92. W&S 90. Cellartracker 87.9 (5 votes). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. Silver IWSC 15. TOP BUY!

89 $16 Bodegas Izadi Reserva Rioja 11 (100%Tempranillo). $16 Zachys. $17 wine.com.$19 TW&M, WA. RP 92. W&S 90. Cellartracker 87.9 (5 votes). Wine-seracher 88 average critic score. Silver IWSC 15. TOP BUY!

88 $16 Flor de Vetus (Grupo Artevino) Toro 12 (100% Tinta de Toro). $16 Zachys. RP 92. Cellartracker 89 (5 votes). Wine-searcher 87 average critic score. Vivino 3.5 stars (218 reviews).

89+ $17 Cara Nord Negre Conca de Barbera 12 (42%Garnacha-38%Syrah-20%Garrut). $17 Zachys. RP 90. ST 90. WE 90. JS 89. Cellartracker 88.4 (5 votes). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score.

91 $18 Borsao Tres Picos Garnache Campo de Borja 14. $18 Zachys. Vinous 92. #39 Top 100 of 2016 WS 91. RP 90. Cellartracker 89 (15 votes). TOP BUY!

90 $19 Adegas Guimaro Tinto Ribeira Sacra 14 (85% from 40 year-old Mencia vines). $18 SpTable. $19 Zachys. “Spectacular” RP 91+. Wine- searcher 88 average critic score. Vivino 3.8 stars (240 reviews). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (19 ratings). One of 20 “distinctive wines” < $20 NY Times 10/12/16.

89 $20 Cara Nord Negre Conca de Barbera 13 (42%Garnacha-38%Syrah-20%Garrut). $20 Zachys. RP 91. Penin 92. Cellartracker 88.6 (10 votes). Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. Decantalo.com/en 3 stars.

88± $20 Triton Tinta de Toro 14 (Tinta de Toro clone of Tempranillo). $15 WClub. $17 MSRP. $18 wine.com. $20 Zachys. RP 90. WS 86. Wine of the Week 11/27/15 TableWineAsheville.com.

90 $21 Bodegas Magana Baron de Magana Navarra 10 (35%Merlot-35%CabSauv-20%Tempranillo-Syrah). $16 JJB. C$20 LCBO. $21 Zachys. $25 wine.com. RP 93. Cellartracker 88.4 (12 reviews). Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. Vivino 3.8 stars (287 reviews). Vicampo.de 3.9 stars (844 votes).

91 $24 Scala Dei Prior Priorat 13 (55%Garnacha-15%Carinena-15%CabSauv-15%Syrah). $24 Zachys. RP 92. Cellartracker 90.5 (3 votes). Wine- searcher 91 average critic score. Vivino 4 stars (403 reviews).

92 $25 Casa Castilla El Molar Jumilla 15 (100%Garnacha). $25 Zachys. RP 92-93. Penin Guide Spanish Wine 93. Markus A. Dilger 94. TOP BUY! (2014 vintage: RP 93. Vinous 91. Cellartracker 91 (4 votes). Wine-searcher 91 average critic score).

90 $25 Finca Villacreces Pruno Ribera del Duero 13 (90%Tempranillo-CabSauv). $17 JJB. $18 K&L.$18 wine.com. $25 Zachys. RP 93. JS 92. Wine-searcher 90 (average critics score). Cellartracker 87.5 (55 reviews). Wine-searcher users 3.5 stars (4 rarings).

91 $25 Suertes del Marques 7 Fuentes Valle dela Orotavia Tenerife 13. $22 wine.com. $25 Zachys. RP 92. Vinous 91. Decanter 91. (2014 vintage: $20 K&L. RP 92. Vinous 91).

89 $25 Condado de Haza (Pesquera) Ribera del Duero 12 (Tempranillo). $18 Costco. $0 K&L. $20 wine.com. $25 Zachys. #18 Top 100 of 2016 “Smart Buy” WS 93. Decanter 85. Cellartracker 88.8 (11 votes). Commended Decanter 16. Vivino 3.8 stars (907 reviews). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (91 ratings).

92+ $30 Dominio de Pingus Psi Ribera del Duerto 14. $30 Zachys. 35 SpTable. $35 Sh-L. $35 Sh-L. JS 94. Vinous 92. Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (588 votes).

91 $30 CVNE Cune Gran Reserva Rioja 10 (Tempranillo-5%Mazuelo-10%Graciano). $30 Zachys. $32 TW&M. $33 wine.com. #11 Top 100 of 2016 WS 94. “Cellar Selection” WE 92. RP 91. Cellartracker 88.4 (36 reviews). (2009 vintage: Vinous 93. WS 92).

91 $30 Casa Castillo Las Gravas Jumilla 12 (70%Monastrewll-15%Syrah-Garnacha). $25 K&L. $30 Zachys. $32 MSRP. RP 94. WE 88. Cellartracker 88.7 (9 reviews). Wine-searcher 91 (average critic rating).

91 $32 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Rioja 07 (Tempranillo). $30 WClub. $30 K&L. $32 Zachys. $32 Astor. $32 MSRP. $34 Sh-L. $35 wine.com. RP 94. Vinous 92. WE 90. WS 88. Cellartracker 90.3 (40 votes).

90 $32 La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Reserva Rioja 06 (Tempranillo). $28 K&L. $30 wine.com. $30 SpTable. RP 92. W&S 90. Cellartracker 90 (36 reviews). Wine-searcher 90 average critic score.

92+ $33 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia Reserva Rioja 04 (80%Tempranillo-15%Garnacha-Mazuelo). $32 JJB. $33 Zachys. $35 Astor. $38 S.F. Wine Trading Co. JS 94. W&S 93. RP 93. Vinous 93. Cellartracker 89.6 (29 reviews). TOP BUY!

SHERRY-LEHMANN, New York City (Sh-L) www.sherrylehmann.com Most prices at or near MSRP

86 $10 Marquis de Riscal Proximo Rioja 12 (3%tempranillo-5%Graciano-3%Mazuelo). $6.49 TW&M. $9 Safeway. $10 Sh-L. Cellartracker 88.5 (2 votes). Average Critic rating 86 (wine-searcher). Wine-searcher Users 3.5 stars (17 ratings).

87 $11 Bodegas Montecillo Crianza Rioja 10. $10 TW&M. $11 Sh-L. $12 MSRP. $15 wine.com. “Best Buy” WE 88. WW 90. WS 78. Cellartracker 88.4 (24 reviews). TOP BUY! (2011 vintage: $12 MSRP. “Best Buy” WE 87. WS 87. RP 88. Decanter 86. Bronze Decanter 16. Bronze LA 16. Commended IWC 16).

87 $11 El Coto de Rioja Crianza Rioja 12 (100%Tempranillo). $11 Sh-L. $13 MSRP. WS 88. Tim Atkin 88. WE 84. Wine-searcher 85 average critic score. Silver IWSC 16. Wine-searcher Users 3.5 stars (2 ratings).

87 $15 Bodegas Montecillo Crianza Rioja 10 (Tempranillo). $11 Sh-L. $12 MSRP. $18 MSRP. WW 89. “Best Buy” WE 88. Cellartracker 88.4 (24 reviews). WS 78.

87 $12 Vina Zaco (Bodegas Bilbainas) Rioja 14 (screw cap; 100%Tempranillo). $12 Sh-L. $12.49 Cost+. $13 TW&M. $13 wine.com. C$15 LCBO. W&S 86. Cellartracker 88.5 (5 reviews). Wine-searcher 87 average critic score. (2015 vintage: $13 K&L. RP 88).

86 $13 Marques de Caceres Crianza Rioja 11. $11 TrJ. $13 Sh-L. $15 wine.com. WS 85. Bronze IWC 15. Bronze IWSC 15. (2012 vintage: $15 MSRP. WS 89. WE 88. Silver IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16).

87± $14 Castillo de Jumilla (Bodegas Bleda) Monastrell-Tempranillo Jumilla 14 (50%-50%). Cellartracker 83 (1 vote). $10 Sh-L. Gold “Certamen Reina de la Monastrell”. Silver IWSC 15. Silver Decanter 15. Commended IWC 15.

88 $17 Campo Viejo Reserva Rioja 10 (85%Tempranillo-10%Graciano-Mazuelo). $12 Safeway. $12 TW&M. $13 wine.com. $14 MSRP. $15 B&M. $15 Cost+. $17 Sh-L. “Best Buy” BTI 93. WS 90. Wine-searcher 88 average of critic scores. Gold SFI 16. Bronze LA 16. Bronze Decanter 15. Bronze IWC 15. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (5 ratings). Vivino 3.7 stars (3,137 reviews).

87 $18 Conde de Valdemar Reserva Rioja 06. $18 Sh-L. Huon Hooke 89. WE 88. WS 86. Vinum 15.5/20 (=86). RP 86. Cellartracker 86.2 (30 reviews). Wine-sereacher Users 87 (6 ratings). Gold Critics Challenge 13. Gold Bruxelles 12.Gold Vinales Tnt’l 12. Silver Madrid 12. Bronze IWSC 12. Bronze rgIWC 12.

89+ $22 El Coto de Rioja El Coto de Imaz Reserva Rioja 10 (Tempranillo). $21 wine.com. $22 Sh-L. C423 LCBO. WS 90. Vinous 90. Guia Repsol 90. Beppi Crosariol (Globe & Mail) 90. WE 89. Tim Atkin 89. WineAlign.com 88. Cellartracker 87.2 (37 reviews). Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. Gold Bruxelles 14. Silver IWC 15. Silver Mundus Vini 14. Bronze IWSC 15. Bronze Decanter 15 &16.

90 $27 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Vina Cubillo Crianza 07 (Tempranillo). $26 K&L. $27 Sh-L. $27 Astor. $27 wine.com. $29 SpTable. JS 93. RP 91+. Vinous 91. Cellartracker 88.8 (12 votes). TW&M users 3 stars (36 ratings).

90 $30 Marques de Caceres Gran Reserva Rioja 09 (85%Tempranillo-Graciano). $27-$40 TW&M. $30 Sh-L. WS 91. Tim Atkin 92. Cellartracker 88.5 (3 votes). Wine-searcher 91 average critic score.

91 $34 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Rioja 07 (Tempranillo). $30 WClub. $30 K&L. $32 Zachys. $32 Astor. $32 MSRP. $34 Sh-L. $35 wine.com. RP 94. Vinous 92. WE 90. WS 88. Cellartracker 90.3 (40 votes).

92+ $35 Dominio de Pingus Psi Ribera del Duerto 14. $30 Zachys. 35 SpTable. $35 Sh-L. $35 Sh-L. JS 94. Vinous 92. Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (588 votes). ASTOR, New York City www.astorwines.com Most prices at or near MSRP

86+ $9 Borsao Garnacha Campo de Borja 14. $9 Astor. $9 MSRP. “Best Buy” BTI 87. WS 87. “Best Buy” WE 86. Commended IWC 15.

89 $11 CVNE Vina Real Crianza Rioja 12 (90%Tempranillo-Garnacha-Graciano-Mazuelo). $11 Astor. $15 Zachys. $15 wine.com. $18 MSRP. Guia Penin 93. RP 90-92. NM 88. Cellartracker 88.3 (4 votes). TOP BUY!

88 $13 Torremoron Tempranillo Ribera del Duero 14 (Joven). $13 Astor. Vinous 90. Silver Decanter 15. TOP BUY!

87 $14 Juan Gill Silver Label Jumilla 14 (Monastrtell). $13.49 TW&M. $14 Astor. $15 wine.com. $17 WhFoods. C$44/1.5/L SAQ. Cellartracker 90 (2 reviews). Vivino 4.0 stars (3559 ratings). TW&M customers 5 stars (7 reviews). (2013 vintage: $12 Costco. $13 MSRP. Vinous 90. WBB 88).

91 $20 La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva Rioja 10 (100%Tempranillo). $18 K&L. $18 Zachys. $20 wine.com. $20 Astor. JS 95. Guia Penin 92. RP 91. Cellartracker 90.7 (2 votes). Decantalo.com.en 4.8 stars (500 votes). Vivino.com 4.1 stars (186 reviews). TOP BUY!

89 $22 Emilio Moro Red Wine Tempranillo Ribera del Duero 13. $22 Astor. $23 wine.com.$25 TW&M, Miami. $27 SpTable. C$26.45 SAQ. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 89.9 (11 reviews). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. (2014 vintage: $19 Costco. WS 90). 20

89 $27 Emilio Moro Tempranillo Ribera del Duero 13. $22 Astor. $23 wine.com. $27 SpTable. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 89.1 (7 votes). Wine-searcher average critic score 89. Wine-searcher users 3.5 stars (95 ratings).

SPANISH TABLE Strawberry, Berkeley & San Francisco, CA

87 $10 Herencia Altes Garnatxa Negra Terra Alte 14. $10 SpTable. Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. Bronze Decanter 16. (2013 vintage: $10 K&L. ST 91. RP 90. Vinous 90).

88+ $12 Casa Castillo Monastrell; Jumilla 12. $12 SpTable. RP 90. ST 90. WBB 88. Cellartracker 88.7 (10 reviews). Wine-seracher 89 average critic score. Vivino 3.4 stars (288 reviews). TOP BUY!

88 $13 Burgo ViejoRed Wine Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $13 SpTable. $13 wine.com. $14 TW&M. WS 90. Vinous 90. “Best Buy” WE 88. Silver IWSC 13. Bronze IWC 15. Bronze IWSC 15. TOP BUY!

87+ $13 Burgo Viejo Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $13 SpTable. $13 MSRP. $14 TW&M. $15 wine.com. WS 90. Vinous 90. Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. Silver IWSC 13. Bronze IWC 15. Bronze IWSC 15. TW&M customers 4 stars (12 reviews). Wine-searcher 3 stars (14 ratings).

88 $13 Torremoron Tempranillo Ribers del Duero 13 (100%; Joven; unoaked). $13 SpTable. $14 wine.com. $15 WhFoods. RP 89. WW 89. Vivino 3.5 stars (143 rarings). Wine.com customers 4 stars (3 reviews). TOP BUY! (2014 vintage: $13 Astor. Vinous 90).

87+ $11 CVNE Cune Crianza Rioja 12. $11 TW&M. $12 SpTable. $13 wine.com. $15 MSRP. WS 91. RP 88-90. Cellartracker 87.1 (35 reviews). Bronze IWC 15.

87 $15 Bodegas Ramirez de la Piscina Crianza Rioja 10 (100%Tempranillo). $15 SpTable. $16 wine.com. $16 MSRP. WS 89. Vinous 88. Wine- searcher 85 average critic score. Gold Challenge Int’l du Vin 14. Silver Madrid 14. Bronze Decanter 14.

89 $16 Can Blau (Gil Familia) Tinto Montsant 14 (40%Carinena-40%Syrah-Garnacha). $12.49 TW&M. $13 wine.com. $15 B&M. $15 MSRP. $16 SpTable. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 91 (1 vote). Double Gold SFI 16.

89 $18 Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha Campo de Borja 13. $14 K&L. $16 wine.com. $18 B&M. $18 SpTable. Vinous 92. WS 91. ST 91. “Best Buy” BTI 90. RP 90. Cellartracker 88 (38 votes).

90 $20 Beronia Reserva Rioja 11 (tempranillo-Mazuelo-Graciano). $20 SpTable. $21 MSRP. Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. Gold “Best Red 21

Wine Great Value” International Trophy IWC 16. Gold Spain 16. Silver SFI 16. TOP BUY!

90 $20 Bodegas Luis Canas (Araex) Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $20 SpTable. $28 wine.com. RP 91. Vinous 91.Cellartracker 87 (3 votes). Gold Mundus Vini 15. Bronze IWC 15. TOP BUY!

90 $20 Sierra Cantabria (Eguren) Crianza Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $18 wine.com. $18 MSRP. $20 SpTable. C$21.30 SAQ. Vinous 91. WW 91. RP 90. WE 89. WS 87. Cellartracker 88.5 (7 votes).

91 $22 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos Bierzo 14 (Mencia). $20 Astor. $20 Sh-L. $20 wine.com. $22 K&L. $22 SpTable. C$25.35 SAQ. RP 93. WS 87. Wine-searcher 91 average critics score. Cellartracker 89 (4 votes). Silver Decanter 16. Vivino 3.8 stars (867 ratings). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (380 votes). TOP BUY!

90 $23 Alavaro Palacio Camins del Ptiorat 14. $23 SpTable. $25 MSRP. Vinbous 92. RP 90. WS 89.

91 $25 Almirez (Bodegas Teso La Monja) Tinta de Toro 13 (100% Tinto de Toro). $25 SpTable. $26 wine.com. RP 92. JS 92. Vinous 91. WS 91. (2012 vintage: RP 93. ST 92. WE 91. WS 90. Vinous 92. WBB 88).

89 $27 Emilio Moro Red Wine Tempranillo Ribera del Duero 13. $22 Astor. $23 wine.com.$25 TW&M, Miami. $27 SpTable. C$26.45 SAQ. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 89.9 (11 reviews). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. (2014 vintage: $19 Costco. WS 90).

91 $28 Sierra Cantabria Reserva Unica Rioja 10 (Tempranillo). $28 SpTable. Vinous 92. WS 91. RP 90. Cellartracker 90.8 (11 votes). Wine-searcher 91 average critic score. (2011 vintage: $27 wine.com. WW 93. WE 92. WS 92. Vinous 92).

90 $29 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Vina Cubillo Crianza 07 (Tempranillo). $26 K&L. $27 Sh-L. $27 Astor. $27 wine.com. $29 SpTable. JS 93. RP 91+. Vinous 91. Cellartracker 88.8 (12 votes). TW&M users 3 stars (36 ratings).

90 $30 La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Reserva Rioja 06 (Tempranillo). $28 K&L. $30 wine.com. $30 SpTable. RP 92. W&S 90. Cellartracker 90 (36 reviews). Wine-searcher 90 average critic score.

91 $30 La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Reserva Rioja 06 (Tempranillo). $29 wine.com. $30 SpTable. JS 93. RP 92. Vinous 91. WS 90. W&S 90. Cellartracker 90 (37 reviews). Silver Decanter 15.

91 $32 Bodegas Muga Reserva Unfiltered Rioja 11. $23 WClub. $25 MSRP. $16/375ml SpTable. BTI 93. WW 92. WE 91. WS 90. Vinous 91. Cellartracker 88.9 (29 reviews).

90 $34 Pago de los Capallanes Crianza Ribera del Duero 11 (Tempranillo). $34 SpTable. $37 Sh-L. $38 TW&M, FL. WS 91. Cellartracker 89 (6 reviews). El Mundo Vino 13/20. Gold IWC 15. Gold Mundus Vini 15. Silver Bruxelles 15. Silver Decanter 15.

92+ $35 Dominio de Pingus Psi Ribera del Duerto 14. $30 Zachys. 35 SpTable. $35 Sh-L. $35 Sh-L. JS 94. Vinous 92. Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (588 votes).

92 $37 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Rioja 07 (Tempranillo). $30 K&L. $32 TW&M. $37 SpTable. RP 94. WS 92. W&S 91. Vinous 92. Cellartacker 91.3 (315 votes).

92 $40 Valduero Reserva Ribera del Duero 10 (Tempranillo). $40 SpTable. $33-$45 wine-searcher. Wine-searcher 92 average critic score. Gold Decanter 15. Silver IWSC 15. Decantalo.com/en 4.8 stars (449 votes). 22

93 $40 Muga Reserva Seleccion Especial (not the lesser Reserva Unfiltered) Rioja 10 (Reserva designation is a separate decal). $35 K&L. $40 SpTable. $43 MSRP. Decanter 96. JS 96. “Cellar Selection” WE 94. RP 93. Vinous 93. WS 91. Cellartracker 90.7 (77 reviews). Gold Decanter 15. Bronze IWC 15. ”One of 7 Best Buy Wines < £30” Decanter. TOP BUY!

WINE.COM Online and pick-up in Berkeley, CA www.wine.com Most prices at or near MSRP

86 $9 Borsao Garnacha Campo de Borja 15. $8 B&M. $9 wine.com. $9 MSRP. WS 85. Silver IWSC 16. Bronze Decanter 16. [2014 vintage:$9 Astor. $9 MSRP. “Best Buy” BTI 87. WS 87. “Best Buy” WE 86. Cellartracker 84.4 (5 votes). Commended IWC 15. Vivino 3.4 stars (1043 ratings)].

87 $9 Wrongo Dongo (Juam Gil) Jumilla14 (Monastrell/Mourvedre). $7.29-$9 TW&M. $9 wine.com. $9 MSRP. Vinous 90. “Best Buy” WE 87. Wine-searcher 87 average critic score. Wine.com customers 3.5 stars (4 reviews).

87 $10 Las Rocas de San Alejandro Vinas Viejas Garnacha Calatayud 13. $8.49 TW&M. $10 wine.com. $11 Safeway. $12 WhFoods. Andys $12. WE 86.Decanter 87. Cellartracker 86.8 (9 votes). Silver IWC 16. Silver LA 16. Silver Bruxelles 16. Bronze Decanter 16. TW&M customers 4 stars (6 reviews). [2014 vintage: Cellartrackere 86.8 (9 reviews). Decanter 85. Commended Decanter 16].

86 $10 Rivarey Crianza Rioja 13 (100%Tempranillo). $10 wine.com. TP 88. Vinous 88. Cellartracker 85 (1 vote). Wine-searcher 85 average critic score.

86 $10 Campo Viejo Tempranillo Rioja 14 (100%). $10 TW&M. $10 wine.com. $11 WClub. $13 B&M. $14 MSRP. C$15.55 SAQ. Wine-searcher 85 average critic score. Silver SFI 16. Commended Decanter 16.

87 $11 Las Rocas de San Alejandro Garnacha Calatayud 13. $11 wine.com. $12 Andys. $14 MSRP. Cellartracker 86.8 (9 reviews). WBB 87. WE 86. WS 85. CheapWineReport.com 86. Vivino.com 3.6 stars (846 reviews).

87 $11 Rio Madre (Bodegas y Vinedos Ilurce) Rioja 14 (Graciano, not the lesser Tempranillo)). $7 Costco. $10 TW&M. $11 wine.com. $11 MSRP. $14 BCLS. C$15 LCBO. Vinous 90. WS 86. WE 84. Costco Wine Blog 86. Wine-sereacher 88 (average critics score). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (21 ratings across vintages).

87 $12 Sierra Cantabria (Dominio Eguren) Seleccion Rioja 13 (100%Tempranillo). $12 wine.com. $12 MSRP. Vinous 90. WW 90. “Best Buy” WE 87. RP 86.

87 $12 Bodegas Monteciullo Crianza Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $10 TW&M. $11 Sh-L. $12 wine.com. $12 MSRP. C$16.45 SAQ. WW 89. RP 88. WS 87. WineAlign.com 88. “Best Buy” WE 87. Decanter 86. Cellartracker 86 (20 reviews). Bronze Decanter 16. Bronze LA 16. Commended IWC 16.

87 $12 Bodegas Montecillo Crianza Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $12 wine.com. $12 MSRP. WW 89. RP 88. “Best Buy” WE 87. WS 87. Decanter 86. Bronze LA 16. Bronze Decanter 16. Commended IWC 16.

84 $12 Vina Eguia Tempranillo Rioja 13 (screw cap). $11.24 Cost+. $12 wine.com. $14 MSRP. WS 85. WE 84. W&S NR. Wine-searcher 85 average critic score. (2014 vintage: $11 wine.com).

88+ $13 Campo Viejo Reserva Rioja 10 (85%Tempranillo-10%Graciano-Mazuelo). $10 Safeway. $12 TW&M. $13 wine.com. $14 MSRP. $15 B&M. $15 Cost+. $17 Sh-L. “Best Buy” BTI 93. WS 90. WBB 88. Wine-searcher 88 average of critic scores. Gold SFI 16. Bronze LA 16. Bronze Decanter 15. Bronze IWC 15. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (5 ratings). Vivino 3.7 stars (3,137 reviews). TOP BUY!

87+ $13 CVNE Cune Crianza Rioja 12. $11 TW&M. $12 SpTable. $13 wine.com. $15 MSRP. WS 91. RP 88-90. Cellartracker 87.1 (35 reviews). Bronze IWC 15.

88 $13 Hermanos Senorio de Pecina Cosecha Rioja 13 (95%Tempranillo-3%Graciano-Garnacha). $13 wine.com. RP 90. Vinous 90. Tin Atkin 87. Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. TOP BUY! (2015 vintage: Vinous 91. RP 90).

88 $13 Palacios Remondo La Vendimia Rioja 13 (50%Garnacha-Temtranillo). $13 wine.com. $14 TW&M, CA. $15.29 B&M. $17 MSRP. Vinous 90. WS 88. RP 88. WE 88. W&S NR. Cellartracker 84 (6 reviews). TOP BUY!

86 $13 Emilio Moro Finca Resalso Ribera del duero 15. $13 wine.com. $15 MSRP. Decanter 87 WS 84. Bronze Decanter.

88 $14 Torremoron Tempranillo Ribers del Duero 13 (100%; Joven; unoaked). $13 SpTable. $14 wine.com. $15 WhFoods. RP 89. WW 89. Vivino 3.5 stars (143 rarings). Wine.com customers 4 stars (3 reviews). TOP BUY! (2014 vintage: $13 Astor. Vinous 90).

87+ $14 Bodegas Volver Monastrell Tarima Hill Alicante 13. $14 wine.com. $14.49 TW&M, Las Vegas. $15 K&L. Vinous 91. RP 89. WS 86. Cellartracker 86.5 (11 reviews). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (333 votes).

87 $14 Bodegas Valdemar Conde de Valdemar Crianza Rioja 11 (90%Tempranillo-Mazuel). $14 Sh-L. $14 wine.com. $15 MSRP. WS 89. WE 89. RP 86. Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. Bronze IWC 15. Commended Decanter 15.

88 $14 Vega Sindoa (Bodegas Nekea) El Chaparral Old Vines Garnacha 13. $14 wine.com. RP 89. Cellartracker 87.7 (6 votes). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. Vivino.com 3.6 stars (371 ratings). TOP BUY!

87 $14 Vina Bujanda Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $14 wine.com. $15 B&M. $15 MSRP. C$16 SAQ. RP 89. W&S NR. Cellartracker 96.3 (3 votes).

87 $14 Finca Resalso (Emilio Moro) Ribera del Duero 15 (100%TintoFino/Tempranillo). $13 WClub. $14 wine.com. Decanter 87. Bronze Decanter 16. Decantalo.com/en 4.8 stars (465 votes).

90 $15 CVNE Vina Real Crianza Rioja 12 (90%Tempranillo-Garnacha-Graciano-Mazuelo). $11 Astor. $15 Zachys. $15 wine.com. $18 MSRP. Guia Penin 93. RP 90-92. NM 88. Cellartracker 88.3 (4 votes).

87+ $15 Burgo Viejo Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $13 SpTable. $13 MSRP. $14 TW&M. $15 wine.com. WS 90. Vinous 90. Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. Silver IWSC 13. Bronze IWC 15. Bronze IWSC 15. TW&M customers 4 stars (12 reviews). Wine-searcher 3 stars (14 ratings).

87 $15 Juan Gill Silver Label Jumilla 14 (Monastrtell). $13.49 TW&M. $14 Astor. $15 wine.com. $17 WhFoods. C$44/1.5/L SAQ. Cellartracker 90 (2 reviews). Vivino 4.0 stars (3559 ratings). TW&M customers 5 stars (7 reviews). (2013 vintage: $12 Costco. $13 MSRP. Vinous 90. WBB 88).

86 $15 Marques de Caceres Crianza Rioja 11. $11 TrJ. $13 Sh-L. $15 wine.com. WS 85. Bronze IWC 15. Bronze IWSC 15. (2012 vintage: $15 MSRP.

WS 89. WE 88. Silver IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16).

88 $15 Marques de Caceres Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $10 TW&M. $11 B&M. $11 TrJ. $11 Safeway. $12 Astor. $12.49 Cost+. $12.59 Safeway. $15 wine.com. $15 MSRP. WS 89. WE 88. Silver IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (4 ratings). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (387 votes).

87 $15 Bodegas Ramirez de la Piscina Crianza Rioja 10 (100%Tempranillo). $15 SpTable. $15 wine.com. $16 MSRP. WS 89. Vinous 88. Wine- searcher 85 average critic score. Gold Challenge Int’l du Vin 14. Silver Madrid 14. Bronze Decanter 14.

87+ $15 Bodegas Montecillo Reserva Rioja 10. $13 K&L. $13 Sh-L. $15 wine.com. $19 TW&M. $19 MSRP. WS 90. WW 91. WineAlign.com 89. Decanter 85. Cellartracker 88.7 (7 votes). Commended Decanter 16.

88 $15 Ramon Bilbao Crianza Rioja Alta 13 (100%Tempranillo). $13-$15 TW&M. $13 MSRP. $15 wine.com. WS 88. Gold SFI 16. TW&M customers 5 stars (5 reviews). Deecantalo.com 4.8 stars (401 votes).

90 $15 CVNE Vina Real Crianza Rioja 12 (90%Tempranillo-Garnacha-Graciano-Mazuelo). $11 Astor. $15 Zachys. $15 wine.com. $18 MSRP. Guia Penin 93. RP 90-92. NM 88. Cellartracker 88.3 (4 votes).

87 $15 Mas Que Vinos Ercavio Tempranillo Roble Tierra Castilla 13. $10 K&L. $14 B&M. $15 wine.com. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 86.2 (10 reviews). Vivino 3.6 stars (64 ratings).

87 $15 Marques de Vargas V Crianza Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $15 wine.com. $17 MSRP. WE 90. RP 88. WS 85.

86 $15 Torres Ibericos Crianza Rioja Altos 13 (Tempranillo). $10 WClub. $15 wine.com. C$17 LCBO. Cellartracker 86.3 (3 reviews). Wine-searcher 3 stars (2 ratings). Gall.nl 3.3 stars (53 reviews).

90 $16 Bodegas Cepa 21 Hito Ribera del Duero 13 (Tempranillo). $16 wine.com. $25 MSRP. W&S 91. Decanter 90. Vinous 89. RP 89. Silver Decanter 16. TOP BUY!

90 $16 Bodega Cepa 21 Hito Ribera del Duero 13 (Tempranillo). $16 wine.com. $11-$16 wine-searcher. $25 MSRP.W&S 91. Decanter 90. W&S 91. Falstaff Mag 90. Vinous 89. RP 89. WE 86. Cellartracker 87 (7 votes). Decanter 16. Vivino.com 3.5 stars (728 reviews). TOP BUY! (2014 vintage: Vinous 90. Decanter 85. Bronze Decanter 16).

89 $16 Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha Campo de Borja 13. $14 K&L. $16 wine.com. $18 B&M. $18 SpTable. Vinous 92. WS 91. ST 91. “Best Buy” BTI 90. RP 90. Cellartracker 88 (38 votes). TOP BUY!

88 $16 Palacios Remondo La Montesa Rioja 12 (Garnacha-Tempranillo-Mazuelo). $16 TW&M. $16 wine.com. $20 Andys. $21 MSRP. Tim Atkin 93. RP 92. Vinous 91. WS 90. WBB 88. JS 87. W&S NR. El Mundo Vino 15.5/20. Vinum 14/20. Cellartracker 88 (20 reviews). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. Silver LA 16. Bronze Decanter 15. Wine-searcher users 3 stars (70 ratings). TOP BUY! (2013 vintage: WS 91. Gold Spain 16).

88 $16 Bodega Cepa 21 Hito Ribera del Duero 13 (Tempranillo). $16 wine.com. $11-$16 wine-searcher. W&S 91. Falstaff Mag 90. Vinous 89. RP 89. WE 86. Cellartracker 87 (7 votes). Vivino.com 3.5 stars (728 reviews).

88 $16 Bodegas Barco de Piedra Tempranillo Ribera del Duero 13. $15 SpTable. $16 wine.com. Vinous 90. WW 90. Cellartracker 88.8 (4 votes). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (13 ratings). Vivino 3.8 stars (173 ratings). TOP BUY!

89± $16 Bodegas Ordonez S. L. Tineta Ribera del Duero 13 (Tempranillo). $16 wine.com. TP 89. Wine-searcher 89 average critic score.

87 $16 Bodegas Muriel Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $16 wine.com. WS 89. Cellartracker 87 (1 vote). Silver Bruxelles 16. Bronze IWSC 15. Bronze IWC 15.

88 $17 Bodegas Volver Tempranillo Single Vineyard La Mancha 13. $14 WClub. $15 TW&M. $17 wine.com. $19 B&M. Vinous 91. Cellartracker 88.2 (3 votes). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. Vivino 3.9 stars (495 reviews).

89 $17 Izadi Reserva Rioja 11 (100%Tempranillo). $16 Zachys. $17 wine.com.$19 TW&M, WA. RP 92. W&S 90. Cellartracker 87.9 (5 votes). Wine-seracher 88 average critic score. Silver IWSC 15. TOP BUY!

89 $17 Bodegas Muriel Finca de la Villa Reserva Rioja 11 (Tempranillo) $15 WClub. $17 wine.com. $20 MSRP. WS 90. WE 90. Cellartracker 89.5 (2 reviews). Bronze IWC 16. Wine.com customers 3.4 stars (7 reviews). Decantalo.com/en 4.8 stars (487 votes). Vivino.com 3.9 stars (314 reviews).

90 $18 Sierra Cantabria (Eguren) Crianza Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $18 wine.com. $18 MSRP. $20 SpTable. C$21.30 SAQ. Vinous 91. WW 91. RP 90. WE 89. WS 87. Cellartracker 88.5 (7 votes). TOP BUY!

90 $18 Bodegas Ramirez de la Piscina Reserva Rioja 10 (100%Tempranillo). $18 wine.com. $13-$23 wine-searcher. RP 89. Vinous 91. Cellartracker 89 (1 review).

88± $18 Triton Tinta de Toro 14 (Tinta de Toro clone of Tempranillo). $15 WClub. $17 MSRP. $18 wine.com. $20 Zachys. RP 90. WS 86. Wine of the Week 11/27/15 TableWineAsheville.com.

88 $18 Las Rocas (San Alejandro) Garnacha Vinas Viejas Calatayud 12. $18 wine.com. $22 MSRP. WS 90. Cellartracker 87.4 (16 reviews). Vivino 3.8 stars (321 reviews). (2013 vintage: Decanter 87. Silver Bruxelles 16. Silver IWC 16. Bronze Decanter 16).

87 $18 Telmo Rodrigues LZ Rioja 12. $18 wine.com. $18 MSRP. RP 89. WE 86. WS 82. W&S NR. Cellartracker 86 (20 reviews). El Mundo Vino 14/20. Wine-searcher 87 average critic score.

88 $18 Marques de Riscal Reserva 09 (Tempranillo-Graciano-Mazuelo). $15 TrJ. $18 wine.com. C$26 LCBO. The Wine Front 92. Decanter 90. WE 88. WS 88. NM 87. WBB 89. Cellartracker 89.4 (49 votes). Bronze Decanter 14. Commended IWC 14. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (9 ratings).

87 $18 Burgo Viejo Graciano Organic Rioja 14. $18 wine.com. RP 87. Bronze IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 15.

88 $19 Ramon Bilbao Limited Edition Rioja 13 (Tempranillo). $17-$19 TW&M. $19 wine.com. $19 MSRP. WS 90. WE 86. Wine-searcher 90 average critic score. Silver LA 16. Silver SFI 16. Silver Bruxelles 16. Bronze Decanter 16. Commended IWC 16.

87+ $19 Vina Eguia Reserva Rioja 10 (Tempranillo). $14 WClub. $19 wine.com. $19 MSRP. WS 86. Cellartracker 88.5 (3 votes). Silver SFI 16. Silver LA 16.

91 $20 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos Bierzo 14 (Mencia). $20 Astor. $20 Sh-L. $20 wine.com. $22 K&L. $22 SpTable. C$25.35 SAQ. RP 93. Wine-searcher 91 average critics score. Cellartracker 89 (4 votes). Silver Decanter 16. Vivino 3.8 stars (867 ratings). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (380 votes). TOP BUY!

90 $20 Palacio del Burgo Reserva Riuoja 10. $18 K&L. $20 wine.com. $20 MSRP. WS 93. Vinous 91. W&S 90. WE 89. RP 88. Cellartracker 88.5 (32 reviews). Wine-searcher 4 stars (6 ratings).

90 $20 Marques de Caceres Reserva Rioja 10 (Tempranillo). $16 Costco. $16 TW&M. $20 wine.com. $25 MSRP. “Editor’s Choice” WE 92. WS 91. Vinous 90. WBB 89. Bronze IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. Commended IWC 15. TOP BUY! . (2011 vintage: $25 MSRP. WS 89).

88 $20 Finca La Emperatriz Crianza Rioja 11 (Temtranillo). $20 wine.com. $14-$20 wine-searcher. RP 91. JS 88. El Mundo Vino 12.5/20. Silver IWSC 15.

?? $20 Bodegas Arrocal Ribera del Duero 14. $20 wine.com. Vinous 90. WE 82.

87 $20 Vina Herminia Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $14 MSRP. $20 wine.com. WE 88. RP 88. WS 86. W&S NR. Silver IWC 15.

87 $20 Vina Herminia Crianza Riojha 11 (Tempranillo). $15 MSRP. $20 wine.com. WS 87. WE 86. Silver IWSC 14. Commended IWC 14.

89+ $21 El Coto de Rioja El Coto de Imaz Reserva Rioja 10 (Tempranillo). $21 wine.com. $22 Sh-L. C423 LCBO. WS 90. Vinous 90. Guia Repsol 90. Beppi Crosariol (Globe & Mail) 90. WE 89. Tim Atkin 89. WineAlign.com 88. Cellartracker 87.2 (37 reviews). Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. Gold Bruxelles 14. Silver IWC 15. Silver Mundus Vini 14. Bronze IWSC 15. Bronze Decanter 15 &16.

91 $22 Suertes del Marques 7 Fuentes Valle dela Orotavia Tenerife 13. $22 wine.com. $25 Zachys. RP 92. Vinous 91. Decanter 91. TOP BUY! (2014 vintage: $20 K&L. RP 92. Vinous 91).

90+ $22 Bodega Numanthjia Termes Toro 12 Tempranillo). $17 JJB. $22 wine.com. $26 TW&M. $26 WineChateau. Vinous 91. RP 90. Cellartracker 90 (31 reviews). Bronze IWC 14. Revista Vinhos 17/20 (=92). El Mundo Vinos 16.5/20 (=90).

90 $22 Vivanco Seleccion de Familia Reserva Rioja 08 (Tempranillo). $22 wine.com. TAtkin 94. JS 93. WS 90. WE 88. Cellartracker 89.5 (5 reviews). Vivino.com 3/9 stars (729 reviews). Gold Bruxelles 15.

89 $22 Vina Herminia Reserva Rioja 09 (Tempranillo). $20 MSRP. $22 wine.com. $30 WhFoods. Vinous 90. WE 90.Cellartracker 92.5 (1 vote). Gold IWC 14. Silver SFI 16. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (23 ratings).

88 $22 Vina Herminia Excelsus Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $22 wine.com. $23 MSRP. WS 87. Cellartracker 90 (1 vote). Gold SFI 16. Silver IWC 14. Silver IWSC 14. Bronze Decanter 14.

89 $23 Emilio Moro Red Wine Tempranillo Ribera del Duero 13. $22 Astor. $23 wine.com.$25 TW&M, Miami. $27 SpTable. C$26.45 SAQ. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 89.9 (11 reviews). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. (2014 vintage: $19 Costco. WS 90).

90 $24 Marques de Murrieta Finca Ygay Reserva Rioja 11 (89%Tempranillo-Mazuelo-Graciano-Garnacha). $24 wine.com. $25 B&M. $25 Zachys. $25 Sh-L. $26 MSRP. RP 91. WE 91. W&S 88. Cellartracker 89.5 (70 reviews). Vivino 4.1 stars (34,255 votes).

90 $25 Sierra Cantabria (Eguren) Garnacha Rioja 12 (Grenache). $25 wine.com. $23 MSRP. WW 92. RP 91. Vinous 91. WS 84. Cellartracker 90 (3 reviews). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (568 votes).

90 $25 Bodegas Magana Baron de Magana Navarra 10 35%Mewrlot-35%CabSauv-20%Tempranillo-Syrah). $19 JJB. C$20 LCBO. $21 Zachys. $25 wine.com. RP 93. Cellartracker 88.4 (12 reviews). Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. Vivino 3.8 stars (287 reviews). Vicampo.de 3.9 stars (844 votes).

89 $25 Finca Allende Rioja 07 (Tempranillo). $20 K&L. $24 TW&M. $25 wine.com. Vinous 91. Decanter 90. WineAnorak.com 92. Cellartracker 86.8 (5 votes).

90 $25 Finca Allende Rioja 08 (Tempranillo). $25 wine.com. WineAnorak.com 93. Vinous 91. ST 91. Guia Penin 91. RP 90. WS 89. Cellartracker 91 (2 reviews). El Mundo Vino 13/20.

90± $25 Biga de Luberri Familia Monje Amestoy Crianza Rioja 11 (40 year old vines; Tempranillo). $25 wine.com. Vinous 91. Vivino.com 3.6 stars (117 reviews).

88+$25 Campo Viejo Gran Reserva Rioja 10. $20 Safeway. $20-$25 TW&M. $25 wine.com. $25 MSRP. WS 90. WBB 88+. Silver LA 16. Silver SFI 16. Bronze IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. Vivino 3.9 stars (643 reviews). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (388 votes).

89 $25 Mas Doix Les Cretes Priorat 14 (80%Garnache-10%Carignan-Syrah). $23 WClub. $25 K&L. $25 wine.com. Vinous 92. Cellartracker 88.2 (2 votes). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (12 ratings). Decantalo.com/en 4.8 stars (377 reviews). Vivino 3.6 star (330 reviews).

90+ $25 Vall Llach Embruix Priorat 13 (30%Garnacha-20%Carinena-20%Syrah-10%Merlot-5%CabSauv). $25 wine.com. $27 MSRP. Guia Repsol 93. WE 90. Gilbert & Gaillard 89. Cellartracker 92.3 (5 reviews). Vinum Mag 16.5/20.

90± $25 Glorioso (Bodegas Palacio) Reserva Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $25 wine.com. RP 90. Cellartracker 85 (2 reviews). Vivino.com 3.7 stars (355 reviews). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (570 reviews).

92 $26 Sierra Cantabria (Dominio Eguren) Unica Reserva Rioja 11 (97%Tempranillo-Graciano). $26 wine.com. $30 MSRP. TAtkin 94. JS 93. WW 93. “Cellar Selection” WE 92. WS 92. Vinous 92. TOP BUY!

91 $26 Almirez (Bodegas Teso La Monja) Tinta de Toro 13 (100% Tinto de Toro). $25 SpTable. $26 wine.com. RP 92. JS 92. Vinous 91. WS 91. (2012 vintage: RP 93. ST 92. WE 91. WS 90. Vinous 92. WBB 88).

90 $26 Bodegas Valdemar Conde de Valdemar Reserva Rioja 07 (85%Tempranillo). $26 wine .com. $26 MSRP. Tim Atkin 91. Vinous 90. WE 90. WE=87. Cellartracker 90 (8 notes). Commended Decanter 15.

90 $27 Marco Abella Loidana Priorat 10. $27 wine.com. $30 MSRP. WE 90. Vinous 90. ST 90.

89 $27 Bodegas Muga Reserva Unfiltered Rioja 12 (70%Tempranillo-20Garnacha-7Mazuelo-Graciano). $22 TW&M. $23 WClub. $24 K&L. $27 wine.com. $28 WhFoods. RP 91. Cellartracker 88.1 (4 votes). Wine-seracher 3.5 stars (3 reatings). [2011 vintage: $23 WClub. $28 MSRP. BTI 93. WS 90. WE 91. Cellartracker 88.9 (29 reviews)].

90 $27 Bodegas Valdemar Inspiracion Seleccion Rioja 11 (Tempranillo-Graciano). C$17 LCBO. $24 MSRP. $27 wine.com. TAtkin 92. WE 90. “Smart Buy” WS 90. NM 90. Vinous 88. Cellartrackere 87 (9 reviews). RP 86. Silver LA 16. Silver IWSC 15. Silver Monde 14. Bronze IWC 15. Commended Decanter 15.

91 $28 Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial Sardon del Duero 12. $24 WClub. $28 wine.com. #12 Top 100 of 2016 WS 93. RP 93. Decanter 88. Bronze Decanter 16. Bronze IWC 16.

90 $28 Bodegas Luis Canas (Araex) Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $20 SpTable. $28 wine.com. RP 91. Vinous 91.Cellartracker 87 (3 votes). Gold Mundus Vini 15. Bronze IWC 15.

90 $29 La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Reserva Rioja 08 (Tempranillo). $29 wine.com. TAtkin 93. Decanter 92 & 88. Vinous 91. Cellartracker 90.3 (7 reviews). Bronze Decanter 16. Vivino.com 3.9 stars (374 reviews).

91 $29 Orben (Grupo Artevino) Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $21 Costco. $29 wine.com. WS 94. Salon de los Mejores Vinos 93. WW 92. Costco Wine Blog 91. Wine-searcher 91 average critic score. Cellartracker 86.3 (5 reviews).

91 $29 La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Reserva Rioja 06 (Tempranillo). $29 wine.com. $30 SpTable. JS 93. RP 92. Vinous 91. WS 90. W&S 90. Cellartracker 90 (37 reviews). Silver Decanter 15.

91 $29 Bodegas Beronia Gran Reserva Rioja 06 (Tempranillo). $29 wine.com. $30 K&L. $30-$34 TW&M. $30 SpTable. WE 92. WS 91. ST 91. Vinous 90. W&S=88. Cellartracker 91 (37 reviews). Gold Bruxelles 13. Gold IWSC 13. Silver IWC 13. Silver Japan 13. Wine-searcher users 4 stars (7 ratings).

90 $29 Bodegas Franco-Espanolas Bordon Gran Reserva Rioja 05 (Graciano-Mazuelo). $29 wine.com. WS 92. TP 91. W&S 91. Vinous 90. WE 88. Silver IWC 12. Silver IWSC 12. Bronze IWSC 13. Commended IWC 14.

90 $29 Torre de Ona Reserva Rioja 10 (Tempranillo-5%Mazuelo). $29 wine.com. C$38 LCBO. RP 93. Vinous 91. ST 91. Guia Repsol 90. JS 87. Cellartracker 89.2 (15 reviews). Silver SFI 16. Bronze Decanter 15. Commended IWC 15. Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (581 votes).

90 $30 La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Reserva Rioja 06 (Tempranillo). $28 K&L. $30 wine.com. $30 SpTable. RP 92. W&S 90. Cellartracker 90 (36 reviews). Wine-searcher 90 average critic score.

89 $30 Bodegas Muriel JME Garnacha Rioja 11. $20 WClub. $30 wine.com. $30 MSRP. WE 90. WS 89. RP 87. Silver IWC 13. Bronze IWC 14. Bronze Decanter 13.

90 $30 La Buena Vid Rioja 10 (Tempranillo-20%Graciano). $30 wine.com. Vinous 90. RP 90. ST 90. Guia Repsol 89.

91 $33 CVNE Cune Gran Reserva Rioja 10 (Tempranillo-5%Mazuelo-10%Graciano). $30 Zachys. $32 TW&M. $33 wine.com. #11 Top 100 of 2016 WS 94. “Cellar Selection” WE 92. RP 91. Cellartracker 88.4 (36 reviews). (2009 vintage: Vinous 93. WS 92).

92 $35 Faustino I Gran Reserva Rioja 01. $30 TW&M. $33 WClub. $35 wine.com. $40 Andys. TP 98. Decanter 97. Tim Atkin 92. WE 91. WS 89. Cellartracker 90.7 (659 reviews). Gold Bruxelles 14. Silver Decanter 15. Silver IWSC 15. Commended IWC 15. TW&M customers 5 stars (3 reviews). Wine.com customers 4 stars (83 reviews). Wine-searcher 4 stars (16 ratings).

91 $35 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Rioja 07 (Tempranillo). $30 WClub. $30 K&L. $32 Zachys. $32 Astor. $32 MSRP. $34 Sh-L. $35 28

wine.com. RP 94. Vinous 92. WE 90. WS 88. Cellartracker 90.3 (40 votes).

91 $36 Vina Sastre Crianza Ribera del Duero 11 (Tempranillo). $36 wine.com. Vinous 92. ST 91. W&S 90.

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85 C$10 Castillo de Monseran Garnacha Carinena 14. $7 WClub. $8 TW&M.. $8 K&L. $8 wine.com. C$10 LCBO. C$10.25 SAQ. “Best Buy” WE 85. Cellartracker 85 (10 votes). WineAlign.com 85. Vivino 3.8 stars (17 reviews). TW&M customers 4.5 stars (5 reviews). [2015 vintage: $10 MSRP. “Best Buy: WE 85. WinwAlign.com 86].

87 C$16 Bodegas Monteciullo Crianza Rioja 11 (Tempranillo). $10 TW&M. $1 Sh-L. $12 wine.com. $12 MSRP. C$16.45 SAQ. WW 89. RP 88. WS 87. WineAlign.com 88. “Best Buy” WE 87. Decanter 86. Cellartracker 86 (20 reviews). Bronze Decanter 16. Bronze LA 16. Commended IWC 16.

90 C$17 Vina Real (CVNE) Crianza Rioja 12 (90%Tempranillo-Garnacha-Mazuelo-Graciano). $15 wine.com. C$17 SAQ. C$19 LCBO. RP 90-92. Guia Penin 93. NM 88. Cellartracker 88.3 (4 votes). Wine-searcher 91 average critic score. Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (407 votes).

88 C$18 Marques de Caceres Crianza Rioja 12 (Tempranillo). $10 TW&M. $11 B&M. $12 Astor. $12.49 Cost+. $12.59 safeway. $15 wine.com. $15 MSRP. C$18.20 SAQ. WS 89. WE 88. Silver IWC 16. Bronze IWSC 16. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (4 ratings). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (387 votes). TOP BUY!

90 C$18 Bodegas Palacios Remondo La Vendimia Rioja 15 (Garnacha-Tempranillo). C418.05 SAQ. WS 90. RP 90. Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (463 reviews). TOP BUY! (2014 vintage: RP 87-90. Cellartracker 87 (6 reviews). Vinum Mag 15/20. C$16 LCBO).

87 C$22 Juan Gill Silver Label Jumilla 14 (Monastrtell). $13.49 TW&M. $14 Astor. $15 wine.com. $17 WhFoods. C$44/1.5/L SAQ. Cellartracker 90 (2 reviews). Vivino 4.0 stars (3559 ratings). TW&M customers 5 stars (7 reviews). (2013 vintage: $12 Costco. $13 MSRP. Vinous 90. WBB 88).

91 C$25 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos Bierzo 14 (Mencia). $20 Astor. $20 Sh-L. $20 wine.com. $22 K&L. $22 SpTable. C$25.35 SAQ. RP 93. WS 87. Wine-searcher 91 average critics score. Cellartracker 89 (4 votes). Silver Decanter 16. Vivino 3.8 stars (867 ratings). Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (380 votes). TOP BUY!

91 C$26 Raul Perez Ultreia St Jacques Mencia Bierzo 12. $25 K&L. C$26 SAQ. $25-$30 wine-searcher. RP 92. Vinous 92. WS 90. Cellartracker 90.5 (27 reviews). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (13 ratings). Vivino 4 stars (123 reviews). TOP BUY!

88+C$26 Marques de Riscal Reserva Rioja 12 (90%Tempranillo-Graciano-Mazuelo). $15 TW&M. $17.28 Safeway. $20 B&M. C$24.64 LCBO. C$25.75 SAQ. RP 88. Wine-searcher 93 (average critic score). Cellartracker 89 (1 vote). TW&M customers 5 stars (7 reviews).

89 C$26 Emilio Moro Red Wine Tempranillo Ribera del Duero 13. $22 Astor. $23 wine.com.$25 TW&M, Miami. $27 SpTable. C$26.45 SAQ. Vinous 90. Cellartracker 89.9 (11 reviews). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. (2014 vintage: $19 Costco. WS 90).

90 C$31 Bodega Balbas Ardal Reserva Seleccion Ribera del Duero 10. C$31.50 SAQ. $35 JJB. WS 94. WineAlign.com 88. Cellartracker 89.3 (24 reviews).

90 C$34 Bodegas Montecillo Gran Reserva Rioja 08 (Tempranillo). $27 WClub. $30 TW&M. C$34 SAQ. $35 MSRP. Decanter 95. RP 91. WE 88. Cellartreacker 88.1 (5 votes). Gold Decanter 16. Bronze IWC 16.

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88+C$15 Vina Cumbrero (Osborne) Tempranillo Crianza Rioja 10. $10.49 TW&M. C$15 LCBO. WS 90. “Best Buy” WE 90. Cellartracker 88.4 (10 votes). Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. TOP BUY! 29

87 C$15 Rio Madre (Bodegas y Vinedos Ilurce) Rioja 14 (Graciano, not the lesser Tempranillo)). $7 Costco. $10 TW&M. $11 wine.com. $11 MSRP. $14 BCLS. C$15 LCBO. Vinous 90. WS 86. WE 84. Costco Wine Blog 86. Wine-sereacher 88 (average critics score). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (21 ratings across vintages).

87 C$15 Vina Zaco (Bodegas Bilbainas) Rioja 14 (screw cap; 100%Tempranillo). $12 Sh-L. $12.49 Cost+. $13 TW&M. $13 wine.com. C$15 LCBO. W&S 86. Cellartracker 88.5 (5 reviews). Wine-searcher 87 average critic score. (2015 vintage: $13 K&L. RP 88).

?? C$16 Bodegas Ramirez de la Piscina Crianza Rioja 11 (100%Tempranillo). C$16 LCBO. RP 89. ST 89.

89 C$18 Finca El Encinal (Marques de Valparaiso) Tempranillo Crianza Ribera del Duero 11. $15 K&L. C$18 LCBO. WS 92. PlanetGrape.com 91. Cellartracker 88.8 (12 reviews). Gold Bruxelles 15. Commended IWC 14. Vivino 3.6 stars (164 reviews). TOP BUY! [2010 vintage: $15 MSRP. W&S 94. WBB 88. Cellartracker 88.9 (58 reviews)].

90 C$19 Vina Real (CVNE) Crianza Rioja 12 (90%Tempranillo-Garnacha-Mazuelo-Graciano). $15 wine.com. C$17 SAQ. C$19 LCBO. RP 90-92. Guia Penin 93. NM 88. Cellartracker 88.3 (4 votes). Wine-searcher 91 average critic score. Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (407 votes).

90 C$20 Bodegas Magana Baron de Magana Navarra 10 (35%Merlot-35%CabSauv-20%Tempranillo-Syrah). $16 JJB. C$20 LCBO. $21 Zachys. $25 wine.com. RP 93. Cellartracker 88.4 (12 reviews). Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. Vivino 3.8 stars (287 reviews). Vicampo.de 3.9 stars (844 votes). TOP BUY!

89+C$23 El Coto de Rioja El Coto de Imaz Reserva Rioja 10 (Tempranillo). $21 wine.com. $22 Sh-L. C423 LCBO. WS 90. Vinous 90. Guia Repsol 90. Beppi Crosariol (Globe & Mail) 90. WE 89. Tim Atkin 89. WineAlign.com 88. Cellartracker 87.2 (37 reviews). Wine-searcher 89 average critic score. Gold Bruxelles 14. Silver IWC 15. Silver Mundus Vini 14. Bronze IWSC 15. Bronze Decanter 15 &16.

88 C$26 Marques de Riscal Reserva 09 (Tempranillo-Graciano-Mazuelo). $15 TrJ. $18 wine.com. C$26 LCBO. The Wine Front 92. Decanter 90. WE 88. WS 88. NM 87. WBB 89. Cellartracker 89.4 (49 votes). Bronze Decanter 14. Commended IWC 14. Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (9 ratings).

88+C$25 Marques de Riscal Reserva Rioja 12 (90%Tempranillo-Graciano-Mazuelo). $15 TW&M. $17.28 Safeway. $20 B&M. C$24.64 LCBO. C$25.75 SAQ. RP 88. Wine-searcher 93 (average critic score). Cellartracker 89 (1 vote). TW&M customers 5 stars (7 reviews).

90 C$38 Torre de Ona Reserva Rioja 10 (Tempranillo-5%Mazuelo). $29 wine.com. C$38 LCBO. RP 93. Vinous 91. ST 91. Guia Repsol 90. JS 87. Cellartracker 89.2 (15 reviews). Silver SFI 16. Bronze Decanter 15. Commended IWC 15. Decantalo.com 4.8 stars (581 votes).

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87 C$14 Rio Madre (Bodegas y Vinedos Ilurce) Rioja 14 (Graciano, not the lesser Tempranillo)). $7 Costco. $10 TW&M. $11 wine.com. $11 MSRP. $14 BCLS. C$15 LCBO. Vinous 90. WS 86. WE 84. Costco Wine Blog 86. Wine-sereacher 88 (average critics score). Wine-searcher 3.5 stars (21 ratings across vintages).

86 C$15 Campo Viejo Tempranillo Rioja 14 (100%). $10 TW&M. $10 wine.com. $11 WClub. $13 B&M. $14 MSRP. C$14.79 BCLS. C$15.55 SAQ. Wine-searcher 85 average critic score. Silver SFI 16. Commended Decanter 16.

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87 $12 Las Rocas de San Alejandro Garnacha Calatayud 13. $11 wine.com. $12 Andys. $14 MSRP. Cellartracker 86.8 (9 reviews). WBB 87. WE 86. WS 85. CheapWineReport.com 86. Vivino.com 3.6 stars (846 reviews).

88 $20 Palacios Remondo La Montesa Rioja 12 (Garnacha-Tempranillo-Mazuelo). $16 TW&M. $16 wine.com. $20 Andys. $21 MSRP. Tim Atkin 93. RP 92. Vinous 91. WS 90. WBB 88. JS 87. W&S NR. El Mundo Vino 15.5/20. Vinum 14/20. Cellartracker 88 (20 reviews). Wine-searcher 88 average critic score. Silver LA 16. Bronze Decanter 15. Wine-searcher Users 3 stars (70 ratings). (2013 vintage: WS 91. Gold Spain 16).

92 $40 Faustino I Gran Reserva Rioja 01. $30 TW&M. $33 WClub. $35 wine.com. $40 Andys. TP 98. Decanter 97. Tim Atkin 92. WE 91. WS 89. Cellartracker 90.7 (659 reviews). Gold Bruxelles 14. Silver Decanter 15. Silver IWSC 15. Commended IWC 15. TW&M customers 5 stars (3 reviews). Wine.com customers 4 stars (83 reviews). Wine-searcher 4 stars (16 ratings).

Legend and Abbreviations abv=alcohol by volume; ADB=Anthony Dias Blue, The Tasting Panel; AG=Antonio Galloni; AGismondi=Anthony Gismondi, Vancouver, Canada; AWS=American Wine Society Wine Competition; BCLS=British Columbia Liquor Stores, Canada; B&M=BevMo Beverages & More; BTI=Beverage Testing Institute, Chicago, IL; CA=California State Fair Wine Competition; CG=Connoisseurs Guide; CGV=California Grapevine; Critics=Critics Challenge Wine Competition; CWSA=China Wine & Spirits Awards; DA=Dallas Int’l Wine Competition; East=Int’l Eastern Wine Competition; FLakes=Finger Lakes Wine Competition; FTLOP=ForTheLoveOfPort.com; GH=Grand Harvest Awards; HH=Hilton Head Int’l Wine Competition; Indy=Indiana Int’l Wine Competition; IWC=Int’l Wine Challenge, UK (world’s largest wine competition); IWR=Int’l Wine Review; JG=Jamie Goode, WineAnorak.com, UK; JH=James Halliday,Australia; JJB=JJ Buckley (online and pick-up in Oakland, CA); JS=James Suckling (former Senior Editor, Wine Spectator); LB=Long Beach Wine Competition; LCBO=Liquor Control Board of Ontario, Canada; Lodi=Lodi Wine Competition; Ludwig’s=Ludwig’s, San Anselmo, CA; MRSP=Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (price at the winery); NM=Natalie MacLean, Ontario, Canada; NR=Not recommended; NW=New World Int’l Wine Competition; NY=New York Int’l Wine Competition; Orange=Orange Co Wine Competition; PR=Pacific Rim Int’l Wine Competition; RP=Robert Parker, Wine Advocate; RS=Riverside Wine Competition; rs=residual sugar; SAQ=Societe des Alcools du Quebec, Canada; Savor=Savor NW Wine Awards; SD=San Diego Wine Competition; SFC=San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (largest competition in North America); SFI=San Francisco Int’l Wine Competition; Sh-L=Sherry-Lehmann Wines & Spirits, NY, NY; SN=Sonoma Harvest Fair Wine Competition; Spain=Concurso Int’l de Vinos, Madrid; ST=Stephen Tanzer, Int’l Wine Cellar; Sunset=Sunset Mag Int’l Wine Competition; SWJ=Sonoma Wine Journal; TA=TonyAspler.com, Toronto, Canada; TG=Tasters Guild Wine Competition; TOR=Toronto Int’l Wine Competition; TP=The Tasting Panel; TW&M=Total Wines & More (WA,CA, AZ, NV, TX, MN. NJ, DL, ML, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL); TrJ=Trader Joes; WBB=WineBestBuys rating;WClub=The Wine Club, San Francisco; VG=Very Good, qualitative evaluation used when there is not enough info for a consensus rating; WCC=Wine Currents, Canada; WE=Wine Enthusiast; WG=WineGenius.com, Australia; WN=Wine News; W-P=Wein-Plus.eu, Germany; WS=Wine Spectator; W&S=Wine & Spirits; WW=Wilfred Wong (BevMo); Wy=Winery; Zachys=Zachys Wine & Liquor, Scarsdale, NY.

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