Navarra

[Thomas]

Javier Asensio Estate Bottled; Crianza 2000
This wine clearly rides a fine line between Old and New World styling. Tempranillo-based, it has a subdued--no, subtle--nose that hints of parching sun-dried grapes, but the mouth is dry, clean, with fruit and finely balanced with wood, plus a touch of that wonderful Temp. dustiness. All for a whopping $13.
With yellow rice, roasted red peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, and chorizo--great!