Variety: Tempranillo
Region: Zamora, Spain
Year: 2010
Price: 11.00
Points: 90, International Wine Cellar
"Sexy aromas of black raspberry and cherry, with pipe tobacco and floral nuances building with air. Supple and sweet, offering bright red flavors and a smoky, spicy quality. Fine-grained tannins help shape a long smoky finish."
First of all, what the hell is a tempranillo? A shoddy google check returned that Tempranillo refers to a variety of grapes that are native to Spain. They are black, ripen earlier than most spanish red grapes and are often used in blends, not as a single variety. They are low in sugar and acidity, and are often blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. So now we know what's up.
Goodness. I simply say that this wine was bland. Sure, it had notes of blackberry and a sort of smokey alcohol-ey finish, but the most exciting part remains the halographic sticker label. But damn if that cheese wasn't good that we had with it, a jalapeno cheddar. And raisenettes too! Biting into the fatty cheese, and then popping a little chocolate into your mouth while swirling some red? I do give myself some props. It didn't hurt that the person I was drinking with was a very long time friend that I haven't seen in over a year. The kind of friend that actually makes your heart beat a little faster. Yes, it was a good evening. But I still wouldn't buy that wine again.
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