The La Rioja Alta Alberdi Reserva is one of the best sub-$26 bottles of wine on the planet. It's classic Rioja, with savory spices to balance out the fruit and fresh acid that rinses your palate clean and leaves you wanting more.  The 2018 drank a bit more fruit-forward than the 2016 during our staff tastings and we think it won't disappoint Alberdi lovers now but also will age gracefully for those wanting to lay a few bottles down in their cellars.