Reviewed by dubh on Saturday, October 7, 2006 on Corkd.com
I would have liked it more were it cheaper. Unfortunately I don't know a lot about Spanish wine, so I can't offer a decent review.
I wouldn't buy it again though, but this is probably just my taste.
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