I'm usually not a huge Tempranillo fan, but this really impressed me.
Completely saturated, youthful ruby/violet color. With air, the nose displayed a lovely combination of sweet baking spices and vanilla, along with ripe raspberry syrup and gravel. Ripe, mouthfilling, and still a bit tannic, the flavors started off with dense, rich fruit (blackberry and blueberry) but then tapered off into a lean, long iodine and dry berry extract finish. Lots of alcohol, acidity, and structure. A large-scale, formidable wine. Still could use a year or two of cellaring, at which point it may be even better. 89+. Was a great buy at $14.88 at Whole Foods on Bellaire. Imported by Jorge Ordonez Selections.
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I think someone could really market a Tempranillo to wine drinkers as a Temp for people whom don't usually like Temps!
Interesting that it came from Spain as well, at least in my experience their Tempranillo's are the most traditional in taste and flavor profiles that I find anywhere.
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