Celler la Bollidora Terra Alta (CLB) 2009 (about $14)

About the Wine:  This is a Spanish red blend of some form.  The back label helpfully informs us that it is "Red Wine" using red lettering to do so, just to eliminate any doubt. 

About THIS Wine:  It is crimson red in the glass with a pink rim.  The nose reveals the wine's high alcohol content but notes of cedar and red fruit still come through.  The palate is very saucy with fairly round tannins and a lot of spice along with red and dark fruit that lingers in a short, plum finish.

Drinking This Wine:  This one could definitely use some food but nothing very heavy.  Honey glazed ham, Italian sausage, or a lighter lasagna would all pair well with this wine.

Overall Impression:  This is not a wine that will impress anyone but it is easy drinking and would go well with a casual meal.  This one is good for the price.

Mayro Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 2010 (about $10)

About the Wine:  Montepulciano is one of the most pedestrian of all wines.  The ten dollar price tag on this one is not unusual and the wines themselves tend to be fruit forward and easy drinking. 

About THIS Wine:  In the glass is a dark, opaque red with a crimson rim.  Cedar, earth, and green onions are present on the nose.  The tannins on the palate are a bit sharp but not so much so that the wine is really unpleasant.  The tannins even out in a nice red fruit finish.

Drinking This Wine:  This definitely needs food.  This is a good pizza wine.

Overall Impression:  Not great but not terrible and the price is right.  This one is reasonable for the price.