The 2012 Laya, a blend of 70% Garnacha and 30% Monastrell, has a superb bouquet of pure dark cherries, blackberry and incense that would normally grace a wine far more expensive. The palate is medium-bodied with layers of succulent black fruit that is neatly entwined with the subtle French oak. It is not a complex wine, but it is supremely well-crafted for the unbeatable price. Excellent. Importer: Gil Family Estate (various importers).

Grilled herb, bacon fat and tar accents lead the way in this balanced, lightly creamy red, featuring a smoky profile, with boysenberry and crème de cassis notes. Garnacha Tintorera and Monastrell. Drink now through 2016. 8,500 cases made, 2,500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Spain / Almansa Select to Add