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<p> The retail mark ups on Spanish wines here in the US are so puzzling, some are so reasonable and others outrageous.  Walking around a Total Wine store here in Florida yesterday, I was happy to see an old favorite at a very decent 13$ price point.  LAN Crianza was always my safety wine in Spain.  I could count on it to be on most mediocre restaurant wine lists....it could even be found in most cheap Asian restaurants.  It was always a crowd pleaser and you could order plenty of bottles without wincing at the price.  It&#39;s a fairly simple wine, but offers lots of bright cherry fruit, freshness and just a touch of vanilla oak.  Attractive and light enough to be food friendly in a way Tempranillos from Rioja can often do.    Really great value. Nice to see an old friend hasn&#39;t been priced out of its quality category.</p>

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