Osborne, Tierra de Castilla (Castilla y Leon, Spain) Merlot/Tempranillo “Solaz” 2005

($8, W. J. Deutsch and Sons): This two-thirds Merlot and one-third Tempranillo blend is a charming wine.  Supple, but not soft, the acidity keeps it fresh so you can keep tasting the black-cherry flavors.  If it were Italian, I’d call it a good ‘pizza’ wine, but since it’s from Spain, think of it as a wine for tapas.  A great value. 87 Michael Apstein Mar 20, 2007