Team Tempranillo

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God I love the smell of Tempranillo!  Sour cherry, tobacco (non-burning), and oak.  Yum, yummie!  Outside of Sangiovese, and the financially ever-elusive (for me anyway) nebbiolo grapes Tempranillo holds a special place in my heart.  Tempranillo is a red wine grape native to Spain but is also grown extensively in Argentina, Chile, and Mexico.  Thiswonderfully feminine Tempranillo I tasted this evening is from Mendoza, Argentina.  See full wine stats below:

Wine Stats:

Name: Tempranillo

Producer: La Finca

Vintage: 2011

Country: Argentina

Region: Mendoza

Where Purchased: Trader Joes

Price: ~$5.99

Recommendations:

La Finca Tempranillo is a off dry medium-bodied red with good balance and sports a cloudy ruby red hue.  Expect a mix of black fruit and oak and a medium finish on your palate.  Pair this food-friendly La Finca Tempranillo with  curry or a Spanish dish.  If you haven’t guessed already I highly recommend this Tempranillo.  It has all the characteristics of a traditional Tempranillo at a great price point!

Cheers!

Experienced Wine Drinker: Buy

Noob Wine Drinker: Pass