($12, Underdog Wine Merchants): This is a great $12 wine.  It delivers a discreet combination of fresh and dried cherry-like flavors with mild tannins that prevent it from seeming sweet.  It’s the Spanish equivalent of what I call ‘pizza wine,’ which means it must be a ‘tapas wine.’  But like its Italian counterpart, it’s surprisingly versatile and goes well with simple pasta dishes or burgers. 86 Michael Apstein Jan 6, 2009