Since Bob brought this thread up again, thought I would add another recent Spanish TN:
2010 Phincas, Rioja, Bodegas Bhilar:
While great traditional Riojas like those from Lopes de Heredia get much notice from US wine lovers, it seems that there are some younger producers in the region that want to make terroir wines, not so heavily marked by the traditional oak aging regimens. Bihlar is one such project of David Sampredo Gil, who seeks to find wines expressing the limestone, higher altitude vineyards of Elvillar, Rioja Alavesa (Bhilar is apparently Elvillar in Basque).
This comes from 35-100 year old organically cultivated grapes, 70% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano, 10% Garnacha and 5% Viura aged 36 mo. in neutral French oak. Very dark red with violet tints, looks young for a 7 year old wine. Doesn't start out that well, seeming hot and greenish, but after a couple hours that passes, and the nose becomes sweet and herbal. Concentrated, brambly fruit with some licorice and herbs, there is a great structure of ripe tannins and a nice finish. Really fine Rioja that should age well, makes me want to try other wines from this bodega. 13.5% abv, $19.