Elegant and aromatic, with detailed hints of star anise, dried thyme and mocha winding through the core of ripe black cherry and boysenberry fruit. Fine-grained tannins are well-meshed and lightly chalky in texture, emerging to firm the focused finish. Tempranillo and Graciano. Drink now through 2030. Smart Buys. Score - 92. (Alison Napjus, winespectator.com, Aug. 31, 2024)

Made from 100% Verdejo grown on 15-year-old vines and given a touch of skin contact, this wine offers exuberant notions of yellow apple, pear, fresh herbs, flowers and pineapple, all backed by crisp acidity. It'll pair deliciously with grilled chicken or seafood.

Spending a year or more in oak before mellowing at least 12 more months in bottle prior to release, this Spanish beauty made from 100% Tempranillo delivers floral, vanilla and red plum fruit with sandalwood and strawberry preserve elements. A tremendous value, it will delight with smoked meats or ribs.