Exopto Cellars Big Bang 2009

Big Bang is a light-to-medium-bodied wine, with bright fruit, spice and red berry flavors. This is a "drinking wine," not a "tasting wine," like a heavy, oaky, "in your face" Napa Cab that is difficult to finish. BB showcases the magic of Rioja's tradition of blending.

This versatile red will pair with a multitude of casual plates like tapas, pressed Panini or wrap sandwiches, burgers and pizza, and it will shine with more formal dishes like roast chicken with smoked paprika, roasted or grilled pork tenderloin, and grilled skirt steak with Chimichurri sauce.