Altun Reserva 2003, Bodegas Altun, Rioja

This is a Spanish red wine made from 100 percent Tempranillo grapes. It is, as Anthony pointed out, a very earthy wine with a little spice but not enough to overpower the other flavors. You can taste a bit of the deep fruits in it but it is by no means 'fruity'. It is a smooth wine that leaves a pleasant red wine flavor in your mouth. Intense but not too much to enjoy. I really liked it and would drink it often. I also thought it was cool that the wine is hand harvested and they use no herbicides or pesticides. Anthony says he would pair this with grilled meats, pork and even salmon. It is a classic dark bottle with a simple label and runs about $27/bottle.