($23, American Wine Distributors): Similar to Chianti over the last 20 years, Rioja, Spain’s most well known wine region, has taken advantage of its name recognition but also reinvented itself to be able to offer the world a range of styles.  This wine, a blend of mostly Tempranillo (95%) and Graciano, has style and refinement to go along with its youthful fruitiness.  Mild tannins and lively acidity balance the juicy fruit so it doesn’t come across as jammy.  Hints of spice add complementary notes.  This mid-weight approachable wine should match nicely with rotisserie chicken. 88 Michael Apstein Nov 11, 2008