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Selección Especial Estate Grown Sardon de Duero Tempranillo Blend

9.263 ratings
8.94 pro ratings
Sardon de Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
Tempranillo Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Beans & Peas, Goose, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
Chris MacLean

This wine has lots to offer, but with limited push for greatness. It just needs more energy. Otherwise, no complaints. Good oak integration.

This wine has lots to offer, but with limited push for greatness. It just needs more energy. Otherwise, no complaints. Good oak integration.

Jul 16th, 2016
Mike Lev

Pencil shavings, red and black fruit, spice, leather. Great QPR. #garagiste

Pencil shavings, red and black fruit, spice, leather. Great QPR. #garagiste

Jan 8th, 2024
Bruce Leboff

Very pleasant with nice juicy fruitiness on the palate. And acidic on the finish. Albeit a long finish

Very pleasant with nice juicy fruitiness on the palate. And acidic on the finish. Albeit a long finish

Apr 15th, 2023
Jeff Payne

First words - wow. Dark berries, medium/full body. Spicy and a tiny bit earthy.

First words - wow. Dark berries, medium/full body. Spicy and a tiny bit earthy.

Oct 23rd, 2018
Rashed Chowdhury

Very classic Rioja style Tempranillo enveloped inside the tannins and dark fruit from Cab Sauv and Syrah. Had the 24 hours later without any proper storage, tannins were more prominent.

Very classic Rioja style Tempranillo enveloped inside the tannins and dark fruit from Cab Sauv and Syrah. Had the 24 hours later without any proper storage, tannins were more prominent.

Sep 16th, 2018
Ben Levine

A little molasses and dark fruit (maybe a hint of tobacco?) on the front of the palette. Oak on the finish. Really, really spectacular.

A little molasses and dark fruit (maybe a hint of tobacco?) on the front of the palette. Oak on the finish. Really, really spectacular.

Aug 15th, 2018
Craig Van Pelt

Outstanding blend. Slight tobacco flavor. Heavy enough for meat but light enough for bread.

Outstanding blend. Slight tobacco flavor. Heavy enough for meat but light enough for bread.

Apr 20th, 2018
Cathy Hesse-Bader

Best Christmas present in 2017

Best Christmas present in 2017

Dec 24th, 2017
Chris M

Bold tempranillo with berry overtones. Great value at $25

Bold tempranillo with berry overtones. Great value at $25

Jul 12th, 2017
Craig Stanfield

On opening is a little tight and closed. But loads of potential already. After an hour and a half it's expressive and intriguing. Outstanding.

On opening is a little tight and closed. But loads of potential already. After an hour and a half it's expressive and intriguing. Outstanding.

Apr 21st, 2017