As you make your way through the world of wine, be sure to stop in Spain.  There are lots of bottles that give you great quality for $20 or even less.  Here is a handful to try for starters.  Plenty more where they came from, too. Cheers!

 Burgans 2016 Albariño

Grape(s): 100% Albariño

Region: DO Rías Baixas, Spain

Price: 10-15

Tasting Notes:

One is greeted by aromatics of green apples, nectarines, minerals, and white blossoms on the nose. Flavors of green apple and ripe peach are framed by a mineral backbone on the palate. With a good body and compelling flavors, open a bottle when you serve spicy seafood dishes.

Rating: 90

Paso a Paso 2016 Tempranillo

Grape(s): 100% Tempranillo

Region: Rioja, Spain

Price: 5-10

Tasting Notes:

The nose offers jammy aromas of blackberries and raspberries that mingle with pepper and baking spice. A sip delivers flavors of blackberry, raspberry, and cherry that flow into elements of white pepper, clove, and spring flowers. Equal parts fruity and savory, it’s a great value.

Rating: 89

Celler Del Roure 2014 Vermell

Grape(s): Monastrell, Garnacha, Tintorera, & Mandó.

Region: Rioja, Spain

Price: 10-15

Tasting Notes:

A mix of cherry, blackberry, and raspberry aromas come together among nuances of spice and spring flowers on the nose. The palate unfolds with flavors of cherries, raspberries, and blackberries flowing into whispers of pepper, earth, and potpourri. Quite layered for the price, fans of hearty red blends ought to check this out.

Rating: 90

Borsao 2014 Berola (blend)

Grape(s): Garnacha, Syrah, & Cabernet

Region: Rioja, Spain

Price: 15-20

Tasting Notes:

A combination of cherries, raspberries, and blackberries mingle with whispers of of cola and spice on the nose. Red and black berry flavors envelop the palate, with accents of pepper, citrus zest, and vanilla backing them up. Offering polished tannins and nice layers for the price, open a bottle with chicken kabobs.

Rating: 89