Hit me with Spanish Red values

[Arv_R]

Look carefully at the importer. A lot of times even if the estates are different, there can be the same ‘look & feel’ to wines brought in by certain importers. For some that might be a positive/negative, so I’ll refrain from judgment, but its something to keep an eye on.

Since this thread was started some years ago, I’ve been drinking/buying/and reading more about Rioja and its mildly displaced some other areas of affection. I’m actually reading a poorly translated regional Spanish cookbook (Culinaria Espagana) right now, cutting through the Extredamura chapter (hams!) and its rekindled my interest in wines beyond the high profile DOC’s.

[John_Glas]

I’m really high on Bodegas Atalaya Laya at $8/bottle right now. This really has no business being so good.

Mark if I ever need someone to find out what I said on Facebook 9 years ago you are hired! I get the search feature so no one needs to go there!!!

[JonathanG]

so many good recommendations above. I dissagree with Evodia I think it’s not that good.

Another one that’s awesome value is Raul Perez Ultria St Jacques

https://www.klwines.com/p/i?i=1474820

[JT_Ng]

Anything from Ribeira Sacra, especially for lighter/elegant wines. Considering how steep the vineyards are to work, the price they sell for is unbelievable.

[AndreasB]

As a few others I would also highlight wines from Raul Perez. The Ultria St Jacques 2018 is stunningly good. Also wine from the 4 Monos near Madrid made from Grenache are very unique. Very elegant, cool and aromatic.

[markjchambers]

Blake Slate Porrera. I’ve buying since the 2012 release. The 17 is well reviewed.

[lleichtman]

I have always heard Spain mentioned as good for value in wine.
The wine I have had most from Spain is Tres Picos Garnacha and for $13 I think it is a good value even though it is a very ripe fruit driven wine.
I found some Alto Moncayo Veraton for $25 which seems would be a step up from Tres Picos but not sure if its still a value at twice the price.
I had a Priorat at a wine bar I liked very much but couldn’t find it anywhere. I tried a couple Priorats in the $20 range and decided I would have to spend more to find something nice.
So I am wondering what else I might try be it Garnacha, Tempranillo, Monastrell or a blend ideally under $20.

I find many of the wines from Toro to be excellent buys. And if it’s white wine you want. so much from Rueda is a great buy.

[Mattstolz]

almost everything made in Spain is a value. Even what I would consider my favorite wine made in Spain, Rioja Alta 904, is a steal when you compare its quality to something of similar quality made just about anywhere else in the world.

[Bryan_Price]

almost everything made in Spain is a value. Even what I would consider my favorite wine made in Spain, Rioja Alta 904, is a steal when you compare its quality to something of similar quality made just about anywhere else in the world.

Looks like $55 at Woodland Hills wine shop for the 2011. Is that about right?

[Chris_Seiber]

Blake Slate Porrera. I’ve buying since the 2012 release. The 17 is well reviewed.

The last few Januaries before Covid, we would have a department holiday dinner at Cafe and Bar Lurcat in Minneapolis. The General Counsel would ask me each year to pick a red and a white wine which we would serve before and during dinner. Though he never gave me a hard limit, I of course knew I had to pick relatively inexpensive value wines from off the list.

At least the last two years, I picked the Bodegas Mas Alta Priorat “Black Slate” La Vilella Alta, which is maybe a $20 wine at retail but in the mid $50s off the wine list, and it really delivered well. You’d call it more modern than traditional, but it wasn’t a fruit and oak bomb like some value Spanish wines can be.

I would stop short of saying it’s something I went running to the store to get after having it, but I think I have bought a bottle or two since then.

[MChang]

Blake Slate Porrera. I’ve buying since the 2012 release. The 17 is well reviewed.

The last few Januaries before Covid, we would have a department holiday dinner at Cafe and Bar Lurcat in Minneapolis. The General Counsel would ask me each year to pick a red and a white wine which we would serve before and during dinner. Though he never gave me a hard limit, I of course knew I had to pick relatively inexpensive value wines from off the list.

At least the last two years, I picked the Bodegas Mas Alta Priorat “Black Slate” La Vilella Alta, which is maybe a $20 wine at retail but in the mid $50s off the wine list, and it really delivered well. You’d call it more modern than traditional, but it wasn’t a fruit and oak bomb like some value Spanish wines can be.

I would stop short of saying it’s something I went running to the store to get after having it, but I think I have bought a bottle or two since then.

The last time I went to lurcat the guy we were dining with ordered 2 bottles of silver oak (Napa); at least he picked up the check.

[Robert_Panzer]

Raul Pérez’ everything Castro Ventosa (his home estate). The new ('18 was the first vintage) Vino de Villa is simply outrageously good.
Disclaimer, I represent the wines, and am the only person in the country selling most of them…

[T_y_l_e_r_Z]

These are some of my most purchased wines that more than punch above their price:

• Palacio Del Burgo - Rioja Reserva ($13ish)
• Avancia - Cuvée de O Godello ($15ish)
• Descendientes de J. Palacios - Pétalos (Bierzo) ($20ish)
• La Rioja Alta - Alberdi ($20ish)
• La Rioja Alta - Ardanza ($30ish)
• R. Lopez de Heredia - Cubillo ($25ish)
• R. Lopez de Heredia - Bosconia ($35ish)

[Michael_Martin]

Atteca Granacha Old Vines. About $15. Drinks at 2x that price.

[bradkaplan]

Rare Wine Co has 2001 and 2004 Monte Real and Albina Gran Reservas for $39 each in a mixed case, nice wines, nice price for that age.

[C_Mc_Cart]

Likely found around $10 is Isaac Fernandez Selection Garnacha Campo de Borja Legado del Moncayo. 25 year old vines, no oak, alc is in check. Food friendly. Gilman loves it every year.

Handy mid-week cellar defender for anything not pizza/pasta where I’d look at something like a Barbera.

[Mattstolz]

almost everything made in Spain is a value. Even what I would consider my favorite wine made in Spain, Rioja Alta 904, is a steal when you compare its quality to something of similar quality made just about anywhere else in the world.

Looks like $55 at Woodland Hills wine shop for the 2011. Is that about right?

sounds about right, thats current release btw.

[Guillermo_M]

As a few others I would also highlight wines from Raul Perez. The Ultria St Jacques 2018 is stunningly good. Also wine from the 4 Monos near Madrid made from Grenache are very unique. Very elegant, cool and aromatic.

This is good to hear since I have two ordered bottles of 2018 Ultreia on summer hold.

[G_Singh]

As a few others I would also highlight wines from Raul Perez. The Ultria St Jacques 2018 is stunningly good. Also wine from the 4 Monos near Madrid made from Grenache are very unique. Very elegant, cool and aromatic.

This is good to hear since I have two ordered bottles of 2018 Ultreia on summer hold.

Where did you order it from please?

[markjchambers]

The Valdiz Ribera del Duero isn’t bargain basement, but the last two releases have been excellent. I got the '16 for $27. Great QPR.