Do not buy this wine. We got a case of it via a Groupon or somesuch, and it is quite bad. We’ve opened multiple bottles and all of them are the same dreck-quality. A green pepper flavor predominates, making theContinue readingColeccion Pardal Consecha Tempranillo 2012
This Spanish red wine is a mix of Grenache (35%), Tempranillo (30%), Syrah (25%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%). We picked it up at Pearson’s in Washington, DC for $12.99, though as part of a mixed case we got a 25%,Continue readingCeller Pinol Ludovicus D.O. Terra Alta 2008
It’s red, is fruity, and this screw-top bottle will cost you less than $10. We enjoyed this this Spanish wine with bowls of bow tie pasta, roasted mushrooms, and grated robusto cheese. It is a conversational wine, one made forContinue reading2/2010 Tempra Tantrum Tempranillo/Merlot 2008
12/2006 LEGADO MUNOZ VINO DE LA TIERRA DE CASTILLA TEMPRANILLO 2005This Tempranillo from Spain costs $10 and is passable. It tastes of blackberry but little else. It just seems tight. It was adequate with pasta with tomato sauce and saltyContinue reading
11/2006 EL COTO RIOJA CRIANZA 2003What a wonderful, bargain wine! Time to source this beauty and order a case of it! This 100% tempranillo bursts with flavor and has a certain courseness to it that is very appealing. It screamsContinue reading