Once again drank with a cheese platter and went nicely with the fruit balancing well with the cheese. Wine is definitely at the tail end of it’s drinking window as there wasn’t much length in the finish.
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Opened this last night and it's still tasting very lovely and having it tonight is still very good. The tannins are still there and it has a nice long finish. Dark berries and some strawberry. Rebuy: Yes
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Nice acidity and balance. Light wine with Bing cherry flavors and a little spice. Went nicely with a cheese platter of Aged Manchego, aged Gouda, Lambchopper and garlic herb double cream Brie.
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Not bad. I had a few glasses of this at an event; the host and his wife had lived in Spain and know their wine and this was really good at the event. Definitely a drink now kind of wine, not really complex, a nice midweek wine with whatever. We paired it with beef fajitas just because that's what we were having and it was not the best match, but it was just a nice simple choice instead of beer.
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This was the first of 3 Tempranillos that I tasted; and probably my least favorite. It has a dark ruby red color and a nose of red fruit and florals. This wine tastes mainly of raspberries and blueberries, but there is also a minor taste of currents, licorice, and vanilla. The style is typical of the " New Spanish." Overall, the wine is medium bodied with a short to medium finish and integrated tannins. It is a fine everyday drinking wine, with some complexity.
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Outstanding Tempranillo for the price. Good, anticipatory aroma. Plenty of plum and blackberry flavor. Very fruity. Much better after out for a couple hours. Had it first at about 54 degrees, then later at about 65. Much better at 65. Way more fruit. Pleasant, but short finish. Good value. Am getting more.
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- Ruby color and aromas of blackberry and has flavours of blackberry - Didn't get much in the nose little berry and flower. Tart cherries and blackberries with some mineral and then a decent tannin heavy dry finish
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The third of four wines served at a dinner with friends, it followed a 2010 Bodegas Rafael Palacios Godello Valdeorras Louro do Bolo. This was awful!!!...no other way of putting it. It showed metric tons of oak and jammy fruit up front, with an acerbic, green, bitter element and the back and on the finish. Corked and opened a better wine. Finished the rest tonight. Still heavily oaky and jammy, but with a few redeeming qualities. A little bit of oak imparted nuance, good concentration, and a bit of grip on the finish. Mute mid-palate, still lots greenishness on the finish. Rough overall, but serviceable with lots of air.
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Très bon vin. Un amertume tout a fait équilibre. Sa souplesse en bouche en fait un joyau à boire. Vieux chêne, reglisse et goudron s'entremêlent pou en ressortir un goût tout a fait honnête.
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What I thought would be a great Costco purchase for the price point ended up a disappointment. From the hard unstained cork to the tight, hot blend this wine was clearly mass produced for the uneducated wine drinker. While there was good fruit on the nose which suggested promise, this wine started tight and hot and never opened up. The high alcohol acidity makes it hard to pair this wine with many foods. The lack of structure and the alcohol (labeled 13.5% but probably closer to 14.5 or even 15% to the taste) means laying it down for a couple of years likely won't help. In short don't buy this wine.
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A nice surprise, notes of dark fruit and minerals. Complex enough to keep you interested and the flavor lasts longer than you would expect for the price.
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The nose showed red berries with chalky minerals and seemed to gain volumn and fruit sweetness with time in the glass. On the palate, it was juicy and fun with red berry fruits and inner floral tones. The finish was juicy and refreshing.
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WOW, that's a pleasant surprise. Big black and blue fruit with just enough back end tannin to keep it honest. Simple, but delicious. Wish I had more. Drink now.
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8/16/2019 - macliii Likes this wine: 86 Points
Once again drank with a cheese platter and went nicely with the fruit balancing well with the cheese. Wine is definitely at the tail end of it’s drinking window as there wasn’t much length in the finish.
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8/11/2019 - libro64 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Great Sangria!
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12/18/2017 - MICHVANZ wrote: 88 Points
Well equilibrated, medium-bodied tempranillo. Drink now.
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6/29/2017 - susiqjade Likes this wine:
Opened this last night and it's still tasting very lovely and having it tonight is still very good. The tannins are still there and it has a nice long finish. Dark berries and some strawberry. Rebuy: Yes
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1/15/2017 - madvitale wrote: 87 Points
Still good, but has lost the bright Temp fruit it had. Very smooth.
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6/5/2016 - macliii Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice acidity and balance. Light wine with Bing cherry flavors and a little spice. Went nicely with a cheese platter of Aged Manchego, aged Gouda, Lambchopper and garlic herb double cream Brie.
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7/20/2015 - madvitale wrote: 90 Points
This seems to keep improving. Have a couple bottles left. Great light bodied, but full flavored Temp.
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6/4/2014 - Not647f wrote:
Not bad. I had a few glasses of this at an event; the host and his wife had lived in Spain and know their wine and this was really good at the event. Definitely a drink now kind of wine, not really complex, a nice midweek wine with whatever. We paired it with beef fajitas just because that's what we were having and it was not the best match, but it was just a nice simple choice instead of beer.
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5/29/2014 - Endodr wrote: 86 Points
This was the first of 3 Tempranillos that I tasted; and probably my least favorite. It has a dark ruby red color and a nose of red fruit and florals. This wine tastes mainly of raspberries and blueberries, but there is also a minor taste of currents, licorice, and vanilla. The style is typical of the " New Spanish." Overall, the wine is medium bodied with a short to medium finish and integrated tannins. It is a fine everyday drinking wine, with some complexity.
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3/30/2014 - madvitale Likes this wine: 87 Points
Outstanding Tempranillo for the price. Good, anticipatory aroma. Plenty of plum and blackberry flavor. Very fruity. Much better after out for a couple hours. Had it first at about 54 degrees, then later at about 65. Much better at 65. Way more fruit. Pleasant, but short finish. Good value. Am getting more.
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3/8/2014 - Robert Walters wrote: 88 Points
- Ruby color and aromas of blackberry and has flavours of blackberry - Didn't get much in the nose little berry and flower. Tart cherries and blackberries with some mineral and then a decent tannin heavy dry finish
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1/3/2014 - frontenac Likes this wine: 90 Points
popped and poured. Very enjoyable with meat loaf. Great balance. Full bodied, but not over ripe or jammy.
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12/2/2013 - Motz wrote: 86 Points
The third of four wines served at a dinner with friends, it followed a 2010 Bodegas Rafael Palacios Godello Valdeorras Louro do Bolo. This was awful!!!...no other way of putting it. It showed metric tons of oak and jammy fruit up front, with an acerbic, green, bitter element and the back and on the finish. Corked and opened a better wine. Finished the rest tonight. Still heavily oaky and jammy, but with a few redeeming qualities. A little bit of oak imparted nuance, good concentration, and a bit of grip on the finish. Mute mid-palate, still lots greenishness on the finish. Rough overall, but serviceable with lots of air.
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11/19/2013 - FPK Likes this wine: 90 Points
Hearty, long finish, just a great value
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11/14/2013 - Mon Cellier wrote: 91 Points
Très bon vin. Un amertume tout a fait équilibre. Sa souplesse en bouche en fait un joyau à boire. Vieux chêne, reglisse et goudron s'entremêlent pou en ressortir un goût tout a fait honnête.
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10/2/2013 - jaumealaska Likes this wine: 87 Points
good well balanced tempranillo, food friendly, and enjoyable. Nose is muted , but gives more texture and fruit and tannins in the body and finish.
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9/27/2013 - Tpairing wrote: 90 Points
Cherries , flower aromas and a very pleasant bottle of wine. Got my faith back.
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9/20/2013 - Tpairing wrote: 84 Points
A totally different taste to an excellent bottle drank a couple of weeks ago. Inconsistent?
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9/15/2013 - StageOneRacing Likes this wine: 87 Points
Still a very interesting wine, seems to have lots of unique flavors.
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9/12/2013 - Tpairing wrote: 90 Points
Cherries, red berries , licorise with leather and flowery tones. A pleasant and great food accompaniment. Versatile.
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8/27/2013 - billwine5 Does not like this wine: 74 Points
What I thought would be a great Costco purchase for the price point ended up a disappointment. From the hard unstained cork to the tight, hot blend this wine was clearly mass produced for the uneducated wine drinker. While there was good fruit on the nose which suggested promise, this wine started tight and hot and never opened up. The high alcohol acidity makes it hard to pair this wine with many foods. The lack of structure and the alcohol (labeled 13.5% but probably closer to 14.5 or even 15% to the taste) means laying it down for a couple of years likely won't help. In short don't buy this wine.
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8/14/2013 - BrunelloBob wrote: 87 Points
More mineral and less dark fruit than I remember.Hint of chocolate and charcoal dissipates quickly. Last two bottles were better. 86-87 points
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8/14/2013 - Gordonium Likes this wine:
No formal TN. Consistent with others' reviews. Great value at $12.
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8/11/2013 - StageOneRacing Likes this wine: 91 Points
A nice surprise, notes of dark fruit and minerals. Complex enough to keep you interested and the flavor lasts longer than you would expect for the price.
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7/20/2013 - DavidDay wrote: 88 Points
Black currants and cherries, at this point almost a little candied, still a good drink of wine for the money.
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5/29/2013 - DavidDay Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice entry level tempranillo, a little cooked on the nose, but otherwise enjoyable
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5/17/2013 - mitchde wrote:
Buy again
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4/4/2013 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 89 Points
The nose showed red berries with chalky minerals and seemed to gain volumn and fruit sweetness with time in the glass. On the palate, it was juicy and fun with red berry fruits and inner floral tones. The finish was juicy and refreshing.
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3/24/2013 - pshabe wrote: 85 Points
Agree with others - Fruity with just enough tannins to keep it interesting
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3/7/2013 - BrunelloBob wrote: 89 Points
WOW, that's a pleasant surprise.
Big black and blue fruit with just enough back end tannin to keep it honest. Simple, but delicious. Wish I had more. Drink now.
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2/25/2013 - shank wrote: 88 Points
Spicy, licorice, a bit zin like. Nice!
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2/1/2013 - Kropsterapeut wrote: 91 Points
Outstanding
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1/17/2013 - DavidDay Likes this wine: 89 Points
Black currants and cherries. Medium to full-bodied, elegant, complex
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12/4/2012 - mmccull wrote: 83 Points
Decent wine but not great. Fruity, strong vanilla flavor and not complex. Weak on tannins and a lack of any oaky flavors.
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11/26/2012 - mdonath wrote: 88 Points
Less peppery than most tempranillos, relatively smooth, but nice finish.
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11/11/2012 - wayne47 wrote:
$9.99 at Costco. Bought because another shopper liked it. We paired it with smoked salmon pesto, went very well. Recommended, we plan to buy more.
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