Capçanes, Montsant (Catalonia, Spain) “Vall del Calàs” 2006

($20, Eric Solomon Selections):  Capçanes ranks with the best wine cooperatives in the world.  Working with growers whose vineyards have been in the same family for generations gives them access to old vines.  This blend of Merlot (50%), Garnacha (35%) and   Tempranillo combines lively fruity with earthy–leafy–flavors. Not a big or massive wine, it still has plenty of umph to hold up to flavorful fare.  Polished tannins support without intruding. 88 Michael Apstein Jun 8, 2010