Castell del Remei, Costers del Segre (Spain) “Gotim Bru” 2004

($11, Eric Solomon Selections): Castell del Remei judiciously blends Ull de Llebre-literally, the ‘hare’s eye’ and the local Catalan name for Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to make Gotim Bru.  They avoid the pitfall of making an ‘international’ wine dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, instead delivering a unique, spicy, yet refined wine.  It’s a great value. 88 Michael Apstein Nov 21, 2006