It has become an annual tradition: Somewhere around halfway through my spring and summer tastings of Spanish wine I realize that a fair number of the inexpensive bottles I’m seeing more closely resemble serious, structured wines than the fruity, easygoing versions that I suspect most buyers are seeking in the $12-and-under range. People in the business call it “over-delivering,” but I wonder who exactly the target audience might be for these wines. When I want to relax with a movie and not think too hard (or not think at all) do I want Michael Bay or Luis Buñuel? READ MORE »
