BODEGAS FAUSTINO Rioja VII 2006

This is a vertical tasting for me, having tried the 2005 back in October of '08... it's a red from Rioja, Spain, 50% Tempranillo and 50% Garnacha, light red color with intensely fruity aromas of plum and vanilla with remnants of a forest floor. Velvet acidity and smooth tannins make this a really tasty food wine. $12.