Tempranillo-Garnacha
Bodegas Navarro López 2008 Rojo Granrojo Tempranillo-Garnacha (Tierra de Castilla)
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A better wine than the label’s varietal Garnacha, so it seems as though the Tempranillo brings character and elevation. Wild berry and cherry aromas mix in citrus and spice, while the palate is fruity, with pepper and soft spice flavors. Turns a touch tart and toward cranberry the longer it’s open.
— M.S.
(8/1/2010)
Red Guitar 2008 Old Vine Tempranillo-Garnacha (Navarra)
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A pretty good Tempranillo-Garnacha blend with simple but fresh berry and plum aromas. The palate has snap but no overt acidic bite, while flavors of cherry and berry are slightly herbal and end with a mild buttery accent. A touch flimsy but keeps it together.
— M.S.
(8/1/2010)
Zinio 2008 Tempranillo-Garnacha (Rioja)
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Dry herb and spice aromas precede a solid, drawn-down palate, with lively acidity and flavors of medium-dark berry, toast and herb. Modest in intensity, this is composed.
— M.S.
(12/31/2012)
Marqués de Almonacid 2009 Vendimia Seleccionada Tempranillo-Garnacha (Cariñena)
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- $10
Gritty plum, peppery spice and herbal aromas lead to a tangy, fairly high-acid palate. The flavors are a mix of earthiness, pasty berry and red currant, while the finish is short, juicy and lightly oaked. For $10 it’s a fair wine.
— M.S.
(5/1/2013)
Caño 2005 Cosecha Tempranillo-Garnacha (Toro)
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Dry and piercing on the nose, and then crisp and snappy on the palate. For those opposed to overextracted, heavy reds, this could be up your alley. More modern-influenced palates will probably find it a bit lean, stripped down and tart, especially for Toro, which is known for bigger, riper wines.
— M.S.
(11/1/2007)
Vinos Jeromin 2005 Vega Madrono Tempranillo-Garnacha (Vinos de Madrid)
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A Tempranillo-Garnacha blend that shows fiery aromas and raspberry followed by sweet and granular plum and red berry flavors. If you like juicy, lively, higher-acid wines, then give this a try. It’s not bad for the money and ranks as the type of wine you’d get by the glass in Spain.
— M.S.
(12/15/2007)
Tempra Tantrum 2008 Tempranillo-Garnacha (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla)
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Light berry aromas carry a citrusy edge, while the crisp palate is lean but clean, with dry, peppery plum and cherry flavors. There’s not too much body or complexity here; it’s juicy, a little metallic and highly regular. 60% Tempranillo and 40% Garnacha.
— M.S.
(8/1/2010)
Cortijo 2008 Cortijo III Tinto Tempranillo-Garnacha (Rioja)
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A bit strange smelling for Rioja in that the nose deals a mix of candied berry aromas along with stemmy, herbal, compost notes. The palate is thick and chewy, while the flavor profile includes lightly baked, creamy berry and roasted accents. Stocky and fruity but with issues.
— M.S.
(8/1/2010)
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