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Variety: Grenache and Tempranillo
Region: Aragon
Country: Spain
Year: 2008
Price: $7.95
Vintage Cellar Review:
"75% Grenache, 25% Tempranillo. Aged 3 months in American Oak casks. Ruby red in color, with creamy aromas of earth and cherry. Flavor turns towards deeper and darker black cherry and raspberry on a medium framework. A subtle earthiness underneath the bright fruit adds some depth and complexity."
My Review:
This wine has a great light redish, pink color with a hint of brownish hues. It has light/thin legs when swirled. The scent is very oaky and you can really smell the alcohol. There are also some cranberry and raspberry scents detected. The initial taste and mid-palate are very berryish and fruity. It tastes a little bitter, but not as oaky as the aromas would have indicated. The aftertaste is a bit tannic and is accompanied with a little bit of heat. I was not a big fan of this wine, mostly because I don't enjoy the mouth-puckering effect or the ability to taste the alcohol in the wine.
Pairings: I think this wine could use a very flavorful and juicy food to pair with to compensate for the tannic effects of the wine. Maybe a juicy steak or a pasta with a good, flavorful sauce.
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