2007 Bodegas Sierra Cantabria Rioja ‘Crianza’

A 4-year-old red from Rioja for less than $20? That’s why Bodegas Sierra Cantabria always gets such high marks for its price/quality ratio. Winemaker Marcos Eguren conjures up a delicious intro-level Rioja, one that anybody would be proud to serve. Modern in style, it has both fruit and intensity without sacrificing elegance. Layers of blackberries and spice and its well-integrated tannins make the 2007 Sierra Cantabria Rioja “Crianza” a great quaffing wine.

Have it with grilled sausages, charcuterie, tapas and first courses. Put a steak on the grill and pop open a bottle for a great quick supper.

Region: Rioja

Price: About $18

Style: Fruity and elegant

What it goes with: Tapas, charcuterie, grilled sausage

Where to find it: Hi-Time Wine Cellars in Costa Mesa, (949) 650-8463, https://www.hitimewine.net; Mission Wine & Spirits in Pasadena, (626) 794-7026, https://www.missionwineandspirits.com; Wine Country in Signal Hill, (562) 597-8303, https://www.thewinecountry.com; and Wine House in West Los Angeles, (310) 479-3731, https://www.winehouse.com.