Tempranillo
Fernando Remírez de Ganuza
Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2016
Excelente vino , decantó de al menos 30 minutos para oxigenar u que se abra, la paciencia es una virtud — 6 days ago
Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia
Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 2009
What a beautiful wine. Powerful, but elegant and balanced at the same time. Will age for 30 years. Decanted 7 hours before serving. — 5 days ago
Baron de Ley
Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2018
Got this at the liquor store after getting back from Spain. This is a nice bottle. Oak flavor. Opened up very nicely. 2018 about 25 bucks. Worth it and would get it again. Smooth easy to drink. — 8 days ago
Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia
Pintia Toro Tempranillo 2018
Wow. A big, beefy wine with tremendous structure under the heavy fruit and smoke. Viscous on the palate. Was open for hours, and kept developing. A classy wine. In Boca. — 14 days ago
R. López de Heredia
Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2010
Farmers market visit this morning dictated this after finding some decent Heirlooms awaiting my organic garden ones and deserving after cleaning the damn gutters all afternoon. .
Like this Rosé quite a lot. The price for it, not so much. But, worth it once in a while and this one has been laying down a number of years, so… If you haven’t had a good Tempranillo Rosé worth acquiring.
I like it as it is not overtly sweet like many Bandol’s & Californians.
The nose shows; blood orange, not quite ripe tangerine, baked rhubarb, strawberries, red not dark cherries, ripe, yellow peach with skin, hints of watermelon at the rind, limestone marl with orange & red flowers.
The palate shows nice viscosity. Blood orange with peel, not quite ripe tangerine, baked rhubarb, strawberries, red not dark cherries, ripe, yellow peach with skin, hints of watermelon at the rind, touch of pink grapefruit, something in between Cointreau & Grand Marnier, sun tea, very soft chalk & white spice, limestone marl with orange & red flowers, rainfall acidity, nicely knitted, a fair amount of tension for an aged Rosé, excellent balance & structured with a smartly polished, elegant, lush finish that lasts nearly two- minutes.
This 2010 is in high cotton and not slowing down. Another 8-10 years with maybe more. Leans into 95.
Pairing; Organic Heirloom tomatoes grown in a greenhouse topped w/ di Stefano Burrata, Spanish Ricon Subbetica Olive Oil, Tondo Balsamic Vinegar (the best period), organic fresh basil, Companion Simple Sourdough Crustini’s. — 13 days ago
R. López de Heredia
Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012
Very good Rioja. Classic in style. Red fruits, dried cherry, herbal and a little earthy. With mushroom and tomato pasta. Let’s see how it holds up on day 2. Honestly too hot and humid for this kind of meal, but it’s what I have on hand!
Day 2: Still great, but became a little pruney. I prefer the freshness on day 1. — 17 days ago
Laura Vaughn Arellano
One of my favorites. This bottle will sell for $80-$100 at a fine steakhouse. Or you can purchase it at Spec’s for less than $25. Excellent when making your own steak dinner at home. 🥩🍷 — 6 days ago