More at home in Spain, the prospect of an Argentinean Tempranillo was actually pretty exciting! It's made from 100% Tempranillo originating in the Santa Rosa vineyard, Mendoza. After fermentation it was matured in new (medium-toast) American oak barrels for 1 year. The resulting wine is plum red in colour. Aromas on the nose include blackberry, cherry and a hint of spiciness from the oak. The palate is surprisingly savoury and delicate. It shows tobacco, cigar box and white pepper notes and has a long clean finish.
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Nose: tobacco, mild oak...nice. Mouth: sweet tannins, round, medium to full body, went very well with an Argentinean steak. Very good wine, but lacks complexity.
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4/16/2010 - jamieirving Likes this wine: 90 Points
More at home in Spain, the prospect of an Argentinean Tempranillo was actually pretty exciting! It's made from 100% Tempranillo originating in the Santa Rosa vineyard, Mendoza. After fermentation it was matured in new (medium-toast) American oak barrels for 1 year. The resulting wine is plum red in colour. Aromas on the nose include blackberry, cherry and a hint of spiciness from the oak. The palate is surprisingly savoury and delicate. It shows tobacco, cigar box and white pepper notes and has a long clean finish.
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10/21/2008 - cobystilp wrote: 88 Points
Drank at a restaurant. It was thick, spicy and full of vanilla. High alcohol? I felt it the next morning. Too thick and viscous...headache inducer.
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6/28/2008 - vsbastosx wrote: 87 Points
Nose: tobacco, mild oak...nice. Mouth: sweet tannins, round, medium to full body, went very well with an Argentinean steak. Very good wine, but lacks complexity.
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3/8/2008 - winelovr2001 wrote: 88 Points
Very nice value, offering nice red fruits with moderate tannins. Not a stunner, but for the price it is a very solid QpR.
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