Campo Viejo Crianza Tempranillo 2006
Posted on June 22, 2010 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Rioja, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Tempranillo Region: Spain – Rioja Cost: $10 Vanilla and cherry on the nose with crushed fruit on the palate. Pairs well with roasted chicken and grilled meats. Recommendations: I’m a big fan of Spanish wine, Tempranillo in particular, so I was looking forward to this wine when it showed up at my office. My [...]
Evodia Old Vines Garnacha 2008
Posted on May 24, 2010 - Filed Under Grenache, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, garnacha | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Garnacha (Grenache) Region: Spain Cost: $10.50 Ruby in color with aromas of fresh strawberry and raspberry, with notes of black tea, licorice, and pungent herbs. Red berry flavors linger through till the end. Pairs well with BBQ, chicken, and pasta. Recommendations: I picked up this bottle after a tasting at The Wine Cellar because [...]
Pazo de Arribi Bierzo Mencia 2007
Posted on April 29, 2010 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | 2 Comments
Varietal: Mencia Region: Spain Cost: $21 Deep ruby color with aromas of blueberry, violet, and woods. Flavors of cherry and cassis pair with chicken, pork, salmon, and other meats. Pairs well with Spanish flavors and foods. Recommendations: I had never heard of the Mencia varietal until the International Wine of the Month Club sent me [...]
Burgo Viejo Crianza Rioja 2005
Posted on April 12, 2010 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Rioja, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Rioja (90% Tempranillo; 10% Graciano) Region: Spain Cost: $11 Ruby red color with notes of violet. Flavors of black fruit, vanilla, and coconut. Pairs well with cheese and red meat. Recommendations: This wine is a perfect example of wine you listen to your wine guy. While attending the Friday tasting held by The Wine [...]
Bodegas Bilbainas Vina Zaco Rioja 2006
Posted on March 30, 2010 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Rioja, Spanish Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Rioja Region: Spain Cost: $21 Dark color with aromas of crushed red berries, anise, and sandalwood. Fruit, nut, and spice flavors in the mouth will pair well with meats, Mediterranean food, savory pasta dishes, and world class cheeses. Recommendations: I have a confession to make, a mea culpa if you will. I was a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
