I picked this up on mark down at the local ABC the wine manager didn't have anything on it other than that it retails for 21.99 (I paid 15) Spanish wines have been excellent bets for the last couple of years so I took a chance. With skirt steak and potatoes it is a fantastic young wine and reminds me somewhat of the power that a Moulin a Vent delivers compared to mere beaujoulais. It is Tempranillo to be sure and tending toward but not quite reaching jamminess as a fault. There are some tannins and a nice long finish. With the steak, it was heavenly. I would buy more if I could at $16 at $22 maybe not.
It is one of those top end of its class wines that deliver. On the other hand I have also noted favorably Equia a Rioja Reserva 2007 that delivers fantastic value at the low end of its class. Equia is a reserva that prices lower than some crianzaa and I feel should be judged accordingly. It lacks depth and power but is a great every day wine and at $7.99 at Costco . . . a case won't break the budget.