14 February 2016
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| El Cortillo Tempranillo 2014 |
Name: El Cortillo
Variety: Tempranillo
Region: La Mancha
Country: Spain
Year: 2014
Price: $9
Shop Review: "Bright Purple. High-pitched red berry and floral scents display good clarity and a hint of cracked pepper. Shows a touch of jamminess to its pliant black raspberry and cherry compote flavors, with a spicy quality adding vibrancy. Finishes with good focus and no obvious tannins, leaving a sweet berry note behind."
My Review: I was expecting a Don Quijote and, unfortunately, that's what I got. This was my first time tasting a Tempranillo and despite high expectations, I had to settle for a lackluster wine. Strong spiced and pepper scent on the nose that was followed up with a burnt rubber ending. Taste had a similar old rubberband feel to it that didn't set quite right with my palate. I'm hoping that there is a Sancho Panza food pairing that can really save the day when working with this Tempranillo.
Food: I did not taste this with food.
-W.
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