Tempra Tantrum Tempranillo/Shiraz 2009
Posted on November 15, 2010 - Filed Under blended red wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Shiraz, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 3 Comments
Varietal: Tempranillo (60%); Shiraz (40%) Region: Spain Cost: $11.99 (SRP) Aromas of spice and cherry, with flavors of dark cherry, chocolate, blackberry, plum, and earthiness. Pairs well with hearty meals such as Texas pork ribs, lasagna Florentine, tapas, lamb, and Spanish chorizo. Recommendations: My wife liked this bottle just because the label was orange, her [...]
Sangre de Toro 2007
Posted on October 13, 2010 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: Tempranillo Region: Spain Cost: $10.50 Deep color with aromas of earth, fruit, and spice. On the palate, raspberry, earthiness, and herbs. Pairs well with grilled meat and traditional Spanish dishes. Recommendations: I’d be lying if I said I picked up this wine for any other reason than because I was in the mood for [...]
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 | Comments Off
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 garnacha, Grenache, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Spanish Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
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 blended red wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Rioja, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
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 [...]
