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Tempranillo…by most standards…a Relatively Unknown Varietal

Wow, Tempranillo— –It is indigenous to Spain.  –It has a list of aliases…Tinta Roriz, Tinta del Pais, Cencibel, Aragonez, Valdepenas and Ull de Liebre (and more) and it is the major component of Rioja and Ribera del Duero. –It's earthy, it handles the heat and LOVES oak. —and I love Tempranillo.  I'm drinking a 2-day old bottle…

11/04/2012 in Red Red Wine, Spanish Wines, Wine 101, Wine Reviews.

Sangria…A Summer Pleasure

When the warm weather kicks in,  I often lose my taste for a glass of 55degree red.  My cool and clever solution is Sangria.  This Spanish staple is perfect for hot summer days and nights.  I throw whatever wine I have around the house in a glass over ice, top it off with some chilled Orangina, Aranciata or OJ…

05/14/2012 in Just Plain Fun, Red Red Wine, Rose', Spanish Wines, White Wine.

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