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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Red Guitar Navarra Tempranillo
Posted on February 15, 2009 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Tempranillo (55%) Garnacha (45%)
Region: Spain
Cost: $7.99 – $12.99
A strong nose of ripe raspberries, cinammon, and minerals, this wine is quickly becoming a favorite amongst red wine drinkers. Flavors of blackberry, oak, and tannins make this wine excellent for entertaining or for enjoying by yourself.
Recommendation: A very unusual blend, this wine is quickly growing in popularity. The flavors of [...]
Antano Tempranillo
Posted on January 19, 2009 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Tempranillo
Region: Spain
Cost: $9.99
Fruity aromas are followed by a very light, mellow Temranillo with flavors of fruit and hints of spice. The fruitiness of the wine is tempered quite well with tannins. Will mix well with sharp cheeses or lightly spiced food.
Recommendation: This is a nice and mellow Tempranillo that will mix very well with [...]
Spanish Quarter Cabernet Sauvignon Tempranillo
Posted on January 9, 2009 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (55%) / Tempranillo (45%)
Region: Spain
Cost: $9.99 – 14.99
Silky flavors thanks to an excellent blending of the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Tempranillo. Deep purple-red coloring with dark cherry, blackberry, and hints of spice and chocolate on the nose. A light sweet oak finish goes well with the berry and dark chocolate flavors. An [...]
