On Dec 10, 9:39*pm, jcoulter > wrote:
> More and more I have been turning to Spanish wines esp the Granaches for
> everyday value. Tonight we tried the Punto y Seguido 2009 Garnacha vinas
> viejas by Castillo de Maluenda. It was soft and supple and yet with a
> nice feel in the mouth. The finish wasn't long or extravagant, but the
> wine itself was clean and fresh going well with the Mushroom Angliotti
> (I know, I know. Two days in a row talking about mushrooms. I am
> becoming a flashback to the 70"s)
>
> Value is apparent when you get to Spain these days. from the Ribera del
> Duero to the wines of Monstant and Calatayud I find myself a happy
> camper every time I pick up a Spanish red. Still looking for a
> dissapointment to make the rule.

Lots of value in Spain but I recently had a Prado Enea from Muga that
I had a hard time getting my head around. I have been really
dissapointed in Muga's wines of late.