french and spanish wines from steve miiles

Ok so we are trying some inexpensive wines.'

Via Terra Genanacha Blanc one of the white grapes of the rhone and spain, full bodied and mineral with a hint of dried fruit'

Pazo San Mauro Albarino Rias Biaxas 05 I usually love Albarino Such an interesting grape from the northeast corner of spain.This one does not disappoint Fruity but not sweet Medium Bodied Perfecct for fish or paella Around 15dollars

Optimus Chardonnay Languedoc or Southern France 06 Stainless steel so it wont show that oaky flavor which is oky with me. nice roundness but not overwhelming either.

Marco Real Granacha Rosado 06 Rose is in big time this year, Parker gave ut 88 pts.Light strawberry color, a little tinny on the nose then some rose. A little fuller bodied than I thought it would be from the nose. Maybe a little late in the season for rose though Around $10

Domaine De Saline Pinot Noir 05 from Corsica I am aware of these Corsica and Sardinia producing good fruit but this is a first for me.
Bricky color like sangiovese but surprisingly full bodied for a $12

Marco Real Garnacha 2005 Navarra A up and coming good price wine region from Spain. 88 pts from Parker Pretty color and nice full aromas on the nose. Cherry finish that is just a touch sweet .great wine for my corner. My corner for those who do not know is where the wines that get great press and great price go. These wines are not in the market long enough to put on shelf but definitely need to be highlighted

Tumbleweed Vin de Payes 04 Cute name doesnt always mean terrible wines this is a blend of different grapes. Nice color light flavors but not terrible interesting not bad either could be a possibility

Domaine l'Estagnol Safran 2005 Vin de Payes Vaucluse Southern france made from Carignane and other southern rhone grapes. definitely french on the nose with woody notes Juicy mouthfilling fruit but not a long finish.

Zaris Barrica 2004 Ribera del Duero One of my first favorite regions in Spain. All tempranillo Dark ruby color Surprisingly fruity on the nose that translates to the finish. Very nice for the money if you like a more new world style. $14

Acustic 2005 Interesting because I am tasting a wine I have never heard of before. Samso which could be another name for Carignane which i will investigate also with granacha 92 parker points. Old vines too which usually create a richer wine.Fruity and delicious not very tannic, perfect for game or steak Another great corner wine. $19 high end for the corner but worth it,