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Jul 16 2008

Torres Coronas Tempranillo (Spain, 2004)

Category: TempranilloMike and Eddie @ 8:27 am
No Bottle Image Available This is a tempranillo from Spain. This was another of our 4th of July wines that we had that day.
$10 from Fresh and Easy
Four Trophies
  • Aromas of leather with a hint of peppermint behind it
  • Earthy and woody in the initial taste
  • A lot of tannins, even after decanting for 1 hour.
  • Hearty and robust - would be great with a steak.
  • A very intensely masculine wine would be akin to fighting a bull….or running with them…neither is one you would want to do on our own. So to is this wine…it must be paired with a rich and hearty meal in order to be fully enjoyed.
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Apr 16 2008

Legaris Crianza Tempranillo (Spain 2003)

Category: TempranilloMike and Eddie @ 6:38 am
Legaris 2003 This wine is a Tempranillo from the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. Tempranillo in this region is known as Tinta Fina. This wine has already aged for 5 years and will age very nicely for another 5.
$12 from Costco
Four Trophies
  • Aromas of chocolate, wood and ripe berries.
  • Flavors of plumb, chocolate and vanilla in the finish.
  • Abundant flavors with soft tannins.
  • Very smooth and wonderfully complex.
  • This is a thoroughly enjoyable bottle of wine that is fantastic to open now. We would love to have another bottle of this to keep for an additional 5 years to see how it matures. Complex and vibrant, just like your favorite charismatic Hollywood actress - except that this wine really is complex and vibrant, it’s not just putting on a show.
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Mar 30 2008

Reflexion Tempranillo (Spain, 2003)

Category: TempranilloMike and Mike @ 3:55 pm
No Bottle Image Available This wine is a Tempranillo from the Rioja region of Spain. We explained a little about what a Rioja was in a previous review on Marques De Riscal
The bottle suggests opening it several hours prior to drinking and we would agree. We found that with the use of a decanter that an hour was all it took to be ready. Decanting really smoothed out the wine and added a wonderful texture. This wine has received many accolades from other reviewers and being that the price was only $10.00 we would agree with them.
$10 at Fresh & Easy
Four and a Half Trophies
  • Sweet black cherries dominate the aroma with an undertone of spice
  • Very soft and velvety in the mouth
  • Cherries and plum in the taste
  • Earthy with oak flavors come through at the end.
  • A great wine that is a little bit harsh right out of the bottle. Decanting and time is strongly suggested….much like a relationship that takes time and effort so to does this wine…The time you give it to breath will reward you for your wait and you will be left with a very easy drinking, smooth and comfortable wine.
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Feb 04 2008

Tapena Tempranillo (Spain, 2006)

Category: TempranilloMike and Eddie @ 7:23 am
Tapena Tempranillo This wine is a Tempranillo from Spain. Tempranillo is the main grape for much of Spain. The primary regions where the grape is grown are Rioja and Ribera Del Duero. Tempranillo’s can be very similar in many ways to Pinot Noir as is the case with this particular bottle.
$10 Purchased at Bashas
Four and a Half Trophies
  • Aromas of red berries, cherries and vanilla.
  • Very smooth and soft, but also light and crisp at the same time.
  • Flavors of plumb and a little smoke and oak.
  • At $10.00 a bottle this wine is like waking up on Saturday morning at 5:00 a.m……You suddenly realize that it is the weekend and you are free to sleep for a couple of more hours. A great wine, and the price makes it so worth it. You must try this wine! You will be so grateful that you did.
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Dec 17 2007

Marques De Riscal Tempranillo (Spain 2003)

Category: TempranilloMike and Eddie @ 7:50 am
Marques De Riscal 2003 This wine is a Tempranillo from the Rioja Region of Spain. The Rioja region is in Northern Spain and known for producing outstanding grapes. The region was granted Denomination of origin status in 1926 and in 1991 became a qualified denomination of origin. This is important because it means that it is a protected region and only wine made from grapes produced here can be called rioja wines.
$14 Purchased at Trader Joes.
Three Trophies
  • Very dry wine.
  • A lot of tannins (decanting is recommended).
  • Spicy and robust.
  • This is a wine that is better enjoyed with a meal than on it’s own.
  • This is definitely a wine that needs to be accompanied by a meal. It is like going to a football game by yourself…it is enjoyable to do, but much more fun with company.
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