Tapena 2005 Tapena Tempranillo
July 20, 2008 | 1 Comment
Tasting Notes:
Tempranillo is one of Spain’s most important red varietals. It is the base for all red wines from Rioja, and the Tapeña Tempranillo is aclassic interpretation of this food-friendly grape. Luscious red cherry fruit flavors are balanced with an earthy, structured backbone.A touch of mocha and spice linger on the long, smooth finish.
Faustino V Reserva 2003
April 5, 2008 | 1 Comment
Winemaker’s notes:
Production Area:
From Faustino estate vineyards in Spain’s Rioja region. These vineyards were planted in the late 1970s.
Grape Varieties:
90% Tempranillo; 10% Mazuelo
Vinification:
It is aged 1 year in oak casks and is refined in bottle for 2 years prior to its release.
Bouquet:
Ripe fruit, clove and cocoa, with leather and cedar notes.
Taste:
Medium bodied with well-integrated tannins and a lingering finish.
Serving Suggestions:
A perfect compliment to all types of meats, casseroles and mature, hard cheeses.
Faustino VII 2004
April 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Winemaker’s notes:
In 1861 Eleuterio Martinez Arzok set out on a journey, selling his Rioja wines direct from the barrel, working from the back of a horse-drawn cart. Thus began Bodegas Faustino, today Spain’s largest producer of Reserva and Gran Reserva Rioja wines. In the late 1950s, Eleuterio’s equally adventurous descendant, Faustino Martinez, launched the Faustino label. Source of over 25% of all Reserva and Gran Reserva Riojas sold abroad, Faustino is a proud custodian of the Rioja’s international reputation for world-class wines. A phenomenal nine million bottles of Reserva and Gran Reserva wines are stored in Faustino’s magnificent cellars.
Osborne Solaz Tempranillo/Cabernet 2005
February 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Wine Maker’s Remarks: Intensely fruity with deep aromas of ripe raspberry and black cassis subtly highlighted by notes of leather and peppery spice. A finely structured full-bodied wine showing lots of fruit. It is both elegant and complex with a lengthy finish.
Solaz is produced by one of the most prestigious winemaking families in Spain, the Osbornes. Founded by Englishman Thomas Osborne Mann in 1772, the company is now managed by the sixth generation. The estate and vineyards, in the heart of Spain, are one of the most ambitious in Europe, covering an area of more than 2,500 acres.
Solaz is distinctively Spanish in style. At 80%, Tempranillo dominates the blend, with the Cabernet contributing to the wine’s overall structure.
Marques de Caceres Rioja Rosado 2006
February 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Winemaker’s notes:
80% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha
Vivid, pale raspberry color. Charming bouquet of red berries with a whiff of fragrant flowers in the background. Lusciously fresh in the mouth with full fruit and good structure. A vibrant, elegant rosé.
Serving suggestions: The perfect rosé for fish, pork and chicken. An excellent accompaniment to Mediterranean cuisine: vegetables sautéed in olive oil, paella, pasta, and lightly spiced dishes (thyme, laurel, oregano, etc). It will even brighten up your table in the winter season.
Darien Tempranillo Rioja NV
February 7, 2008 | 2 Comments
Picked up this wine at World Market for a price of $7.99. I purchased this bottle for my brother whose name is Darien. I wanted to mail it to there state but it seems some states it is against the law to mail wine across the borders. So I had to indulge in it myself. Aroma of Black fruit, pepper, and toasted wood. Flavor of berries and nuts with soft tannins. I would check it out if I were you!!
Campo Viejo Reserva Tempranillo Rioja
February 7, 2008 | 1 Comment
A great buy at $9.99. I picked it up at a store called World Market. It was produced by Bodegas Campo Viejo in Spain: Aroma of the wine was very heavy. Very firm strong tannins. I think this wine would be much more enjoyed from a decanter. Seemed like it needed to breath and at the time I did not have the patients.
