Almira Los Dos 2006

This Spanish red, from the Campo de Borja region, directly to the south of Navarre, is essentilly a Grenache with a small admixture of Syrah grapes. It has not been oaked. It is a pleasant drinking, full bodied country wine, with predominantly raspberry notes and a "chewy" quality which is the result of a relatively high glycerine content, that in turn results from a high alcohol level. Tannins are discernible, but not unpleasantly so. The only drawback is the price ($9.99), as it is available in more fortunate states for $7.99.