Campos Reales Tempranillo 2008

Although we usually agree on wines, my charming dinner companion and I were of two minds about this young Spanish red from La Mancha. She thought it unidimensional, with just too much of the earthiness typical of wines grown in hot, dry areas. I did not mind the very strong taste of black pepper, which is the dominant note, but eventually gives way to cherry and blueberry. $8.99, probably too much.