Wrongo Dongo 2008
Posted on March 5, 2010 - Filed Under Full Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Monastrell
Region: Spain
Cost: $9
Dark violet color with aromas of spice on the nose and fresh fruit on the palate. Pairs well with roasts, steaks, and BBQ.
Recommendations: I will admit that the name of this bottle alone caught my eye when I was in the store. I had never heard of Monastrell before (though apparently it’s [...]
Marques de la Real Defensa Navarra 2006
Posted on March 3, 2010 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Full Bodied Wines, Merlot, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Navarra (50% Tempranillo; 25% Merlot; 25% Cabernet Sauvignon)
Region: Spain
Cost: $11
Robust color with floral and fruit aromas. Flavors of ripe fruit that pair well with meat, pasta, or cheese.
Recommendations: I’ve become a huge fan of Spanish wines over the last few years, and so I never pass up the opportunity to enjoy one. I let [...]
Tapena Garnacha 2007
Posted on February 4, 2010 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20, garnacha, red table wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Garnacha
Region: Spain
Cost: $10
Garnet colored with aromas and flavors of blackberry and cherry and pepper on the finish. Pairs well with pork tenderloin, rib-eye, and roast chicken.
Recommendations: My wife picked this up at the store as we’re both fans of Spanish wines. Very dark in color, just barely what I would call garnet really, I [...]
Little Chica Tempranillo Garnacha
Posted on January 6, 2010 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine, garnacha, red table wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Tempranillo (55%); Garnacha (45%)
Region: Spain
Cost: $12
Dark purple wine with flavors of blackberry and fresh crushed fruit. Medium bodied wine that pairs well with chicken, pork, red meat, or by itself.
Recommendations: Still drinking while entertaining my brother-in-law and his wife, we opened up this blended Spanish red. Dark purple in the glass with a bit [...]
Vina Zaco
Posted on October 6, 2009 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Rioja, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine | 1 Comment
Varietal: Tempranillo/Rioja
Region: Spain
Cost: $10 – $12
Deep purple coloring with aromas of ripe fruit and a hint of alcohol. Flavors of ripe dark berries are smooth on the palate, with just a hint of tang on the finish. Pair with pasta, red meat, lamb, pizza.
Recommendations: I am a fan of Spanish wine, and when my wife [...]
Volteo Tempranillo
Posted on July 31, 2009 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Tempranillo
Region: Spain
Cost: $13
Purple coloring with aromas of ripened fruit. Fresh, light, and fruity on the palate, this will pair well with most food, including fancier food such as elaborate pasta dishes, or with hamburgers and BBQ.
Recommendations: I picked this up on a recommendation from John, my wine guy, and was pleased by the results. [...]
Bodegas Viticultores de Barros Emperador de Barros Ribera del Guadiana
Posted on July 22, 2009 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | 2 Comments
Varietal: Tempranillo
Region: Spain
Cost: $20
Very purple coloring with aromas of red currant, kirsch, and plum that lead into similar flavors on the palate. Great with grilled food, including ribs, burgers, and beef or pork barbeque.
Recommendations: My wife and I disagree on some of the flavors of this wine, but since this is my blog, my opinion [...]
Marques de Caceres Rioja 2007
Posted on June 19, 2009 - Filed Under Dry Wines, Light Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Rioja, Spanish Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Rioja (white)
Region: Spain
Cost: $8
A dry white wine with a crisp finish and slight acidity. Aromas of almond and wildflower on the nose go well with the flavors and allow this wine to pair well with chicken, pork, seafood or on the deck.
Recommendations: As fans of the more traditional red rioja, my wife and I [...]
Paso A Paso La Mancha Tempranillo
Posted on May 15, 2009 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Tempranillo
Region: Spain
Cost: $19.49
A dark red wine with aromas of bright berry and vanilla which are mimiced in the flavors of this wine. The first sip will present berry and spice that will mellow as the wine is allowed to open up in either a decanter or in the glass. Pairs well with red meat, pasta with [...]
Garnacha de Fuego
Posted on May 7, 2009 - Filed Under Grenache, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20, garnacha, wine advice | 2 Comments
Varietal: Garnacha
Region: Spain
Cost: $7.00 – $10.00
A bit of smokiness on the nose is balanced by berry aromas of blackberry and blueberry. Smooth flavors of spice, vanilla, and raspberry have a nice finish of subtle tannins that make this wine enjoyable by itself or with a variety of different meals from pizza to a perfectly cooked and seasoned [...]
