second bottle from this case.. again no aroma at all. Bitter angry taste with no flavor at all. tasted like licking a dry cardboard box.. at least in my head that is what it was like.
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I'm going to go along with the opinions of others about this wine. It's much sweeter than I would have expected considering the blend. This from the Red Diamond "Temperamental" fact sheet:
I bought it this evening at Safeway to have with moussaka, as Tempranillo was suggested as a good match. I ended up pairing the moussaka with the Red Diamond Malbec (from Argentina) - which was a very good choice. Undoubtedly the sweetness of the Temperamental clashed with the spices in the moussaka.
I would think the sweetness of the Temperamental would be a good choice with cheeses or acidic food.
It's NOT from Washington. It states "Spain" on the bottle and on the fact sheet from the website.
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Well, given other products, marketing of this wine, and the confusing providence of the origin here ( label states product of spain and wine of the USA) it is what i was expecting, barely...price in CAN is 18$ and not meeting the QPR. Admittedly style is not to my liking, as others score this 90...This would appeal to younger crowd just getting into wine. Uncomplicated, without significant structure, and drinks a little to much like dark cherry juice. Don't get any "spanish" influence here, and the fact that this is "NV" just makes something to pass on.
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Very fruit forward and jammy. Enjoyed with 2 different meals - a Sunday night appetizer meal of Gouda, popcorn, and teriyaki chicken meatballs, then with chicken and olives. It worked very well with the Gouda cheese and teriyaki meatballs. Would also be good with BBQ I think. Good value for everyday drinking!
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We really liked this one! A superb fruit-forward, jammy wine, with a light amount of tannins. It's 13.5% alcohol, but comes across very approachable, almost like a lightweight Zinfandel. Nice bouquet, big fruit, light tannin aftertaste, good alcohol level. This is a perfect paella wine, BBQ wine, or sipping on a spring evening wine. Great value for the quality.
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2/15/2024 - Sun_Devil wrote: 84 Points
Not as bad as I expected. Sweet and straight-forward. Not sure where this bottle came from
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4/13/2022 - wineshaman wrote: 86 Points
Purchased from a restaurant with a limited wine list on 4/12/22.
This, i assume is a recent N/V blend.
Fruit forward, not as sweet as I was expecting, no structure of course, but for me and most importantly no manufactured notes.
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9/25/2020 - Dad300 wrote: flawed
second bottle from this case.. again no aroma at all. Bitter angry taste with no flavor at all. tasted like licking a dry cardboard box.. at least in my head that is what it was like.
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8/19/2020 - Dad300 wrote: flawed
corked.. flat no scent.. no real flavor.. ugh
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5/18/2014 - wayne47 wrote:
Good QVP at $8, very fruity, we consider this a good burger or picnic wine. Nothing exceptional or offensive. As others said, rather sweet.
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1/4/2014 - tyleman wrote: 85 Points
I'm going to go along with the opinions of others about this wine. It's much sweeter than I would have expected considering the blend. This from the Red Diamond "Temperamental" fact sheet:
85 % Tempranillo, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Carignan
I bought it this evening at Safeway to have with moussaka, as Tempranillo was suggested as a good match. I ended up pairing the moussaka with the Red Diamond Malbec (from Argentina) - which was a very good choice. Undoubtedly the sweetness of the Temperamental clashed with the spices in the moussaka.
I would think the sweetness of the Temperamental would be a good choice with cheeses or acidic food.
It's NOT from Washington. It states "Spain" on the bottle and on the fact sheet from the website.
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12/16/2013 - wayne47 wrote:
Easy drinking wine at $8.10. Nothing exceptional but nice, even without food. We'll grab a few more bottles.
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11/29/2013 - wine-enthusiast wrote: 80 Points
Sweet flavors although not technically sweet, this wine is simple and not attractive to serious wine enthusiasts.
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8/15/2013 - YWG Wine Guy Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Well, given other products, marketing of this wine, and the confusing providence of the origin here ( label states product of spain and wine of the USA) it is what i was expecting, barely...price in CAN is 18$ and not meeting the QPR. Admittedly style is not to my liking, as others score this 90...This would appeal to younger crowd just getting into wine. Uncomplicated, without significant structure, and drinks a little to much like dark cherry juice. Don't get any "spanish" influence here, and the fact that this is "NV" just makes something to pass on.
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3/17/2013 - awolosewicz Likes this wine:
Liked
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2/18/2013 - CBuc Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very fruit forward and jammy. Enjoyed with 2 different meals - a Sunday night appetizer meal of Gouda, popcorn, and teriyaki chicken meatballs, then with chicken and olives. It worked very well with the Gouda cheese and teriyaki meatballs. Would also be good with BBQ I think. Good value for everyday drinking!
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1/22/2013 - Tim221 Likes this wine: 90 Points
We really liked this one! A superb fruit-forward, jammy wine, with a light amount of tannins. It's 13.5% alcohol, but comes across very approachable, almost like a lightweight Zinfandel. Nice bouquet, big fruit, light tannin aftertaste, good alcohol level. This is a perfect paella wine, BBQ wine, or sipping on a spring evening wine. Great value for the quality.
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