Yvonne Lorkin: Best new Spanish wines

Yvonne Lorkin offers her wine choices for the week.

Armies of new Spanish wines are appearing pretty much everywhere I turn lately and this is brilliant news if you're partial to spicy, smooth quaffers that won't damage your wallet. A bunch of canny importers bought up large while our Kiwi dollar was strong - so it doesn't look like the bargains will be slipping away anytime soon.

Marques de Riscal Proximo 2011, $21

With flavours reminiscent of dust and dubbin on an old leather boot and hints of berries in the background, this earthy wine has soft, stretchy tannins and a gentle finish. www.stvincentscave.com

Beso de Vino Seleccion 2011, $15.95

Beso de Vino translates to "kiss of wine" and this blend of syrah and garnacha is basically the full pash. Sweet mocha, anise, pepper and berries make this a plush, cuddly sip. www.thegoodwine.co.nz

Valtier Reserva Tempranillo Bobal 2007, $17.95

Bobal is a Spanish native which makes up 50 per cent of this deliciously mature, Valencia-grown blend. It's a smooth, vanilla-dusted red, oozing liquorice, cedar and dark fruit. Superb value. www.lacantina.co.nz