Where else can you find luxuriously barrel-aged, mature reds of this quality at such an everyday price?

Not only is today’s Spanish wine scene “among the most vibrant, dynamic and creative in the world” (says Tim Atkin, Master of Wine), it offers incredible value. Palacio del Conde Gran Selección hails from Valencia and Winemaker Marta Martínez Martínez, a leading name in the region. She gave her prized Tempranillo an extended 30 months in barrel, which provides a soft edge of vanilla to the ripe red-fruit core. Aromatic and smooth, it’ll pair beautifully with duck or lamb, strong cheeses or tapas like jamón serrano. Decanting one hour before serving will really open up those silky, spice-kissed flavors.

Reds like this beauty represent some of the best values in wine—for now.

Near London, in the 17th century, notorious Lothario Don Juan barely escapes an angry husband, when he and his friend, Leporello, are stopped by a company of soldiers assigned to keep the road clear to accommodate a Spanish duke. Desperate to avoid the pursuing husband, Don Juan pretends to be the duke, only to discover that he is expected to marry Lady Diana. As Diana is beautiful, Don Juan decides to take advantage of the situation, but is thwarted by the arrival of the real duke. Don Juan and Leporello are subsequently arrested and ordered to be deported to Spain. Before Don Juan leaves England, Count De Polan, the Spanish ambassador, gives him a written introduction to Queen Margaret, the Spanish king's consort, and asks him to help prevent an impending war between Spain and England.