Tempra Tantrum Tempranillo Cabernet 2009
Posted on December 7, 2010 - Filed Under blended red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Tempranillo (60%); Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) Region: Spain Cost: $10 (SRP) Fruit aromas with flavors of raspberry, cherry, plum, and blackberry. Pairs well with grilled eggplant, grilled skirt steaks, vegetarian chili, pork, and tapas. Recommendations: Last month I did a review of the 2009 Tempra Tantrum Tempranillo Shiraz, and while I enjoyed it, if push [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 | Comments Off
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 [...]
