The wine offers aromas of red and dark fruit, cedar, spices and a hint of tobacco. On the palate, taste ripe plum, black cherry, an earthy quality, some brambly flavors, decent acidity and firm tannins. Decant an hour before serving for best flavor. Drink it with grilled or roasted meats, fowl and game, aged cheeses and stewed root vegetables.
92 points Wine Advocate
LIST PRICE $19.99
SWD PRICE
$9.99
Seems like every time I look for great values in wine lately I end up in Spain. Here is yet another unbelievable wine for $10.00!!! This Gran Reserva Tempranillo is from the Carinena region of Spain, just south of Rioja. Gran Reserva by Spanish law has to be aged for 5 years, 2 of which have to be in oak, so the wine comes out rich and full bodied with soft tannins. Open this wine at least an hour before you drink it to get the best flavor.