Espelt, Empordá-Costa Brava (Catalonia, Spain) “Vailet” 2008

($11, Eric Solomon Selections):  Looking for great value in a brisk, lively summertime wine?  You’ve found it with this blend of Garnacha Blanca (65%) and Macabeo from one of Spain’s less well-known DOs, Empordá-Costa Brava, located in the country’s northeastern corner near the French border.  Vinified and aged entirely in stainless steel, it delivers clean lemony-tinged fruitiness and vibrancy.  It’s a great value. 86 Michael Apstein Apr 13, 2010