Category Archives: Tempranillo

Tejada Wines 2005

Posted on July 31, 2009 by RJ

With the 2005 vintage, Byron Kosuge is fully in charge of the winemaking at Tejada. In June we sampled the 05s with Ibo Tejada and his family at their estate in Lake County. The estate is noted for its focus … Continue reading →

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Pago de Carraovejas 2006

Posted on July 18, 2009 by RJ

Pago de Carraovejas, Ribera Del Duero DO, Crianza 2006 The previous vintage of this wine was quite substantial. In the ’06 the ripeness of the fruit really shows in the nose and the mouth meets that with ample structure for … Continue reading →

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Muga Seleccion Especial 2004

Posted on July 18, 2009 by RJ

Muga, Rioja DOC, Reserva, Seleccion Especial 2004 There are sweet brown spices, cherry and light earthiness in the nose. The mouth shows structure, with plenty of tannin and acidity, filled out by the cherry fruit to make this a keeper … Continue reading →

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Palacios Remondo La Montesa 2005

Posted on May 5, 2009 by RJ

Bodegas Palacios Remondo, Rioja DOC, Crianza, La Montesa 2005 In the nose there are brown spices and a sense of the forest floor while the mouth is supple and fruity, with the acidity I associate with the wines of this … Continue reading →

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Borsao seleccion 2007

Posted on May 5, 2009 by RJ

Bodegas Borsao, Campo de Borja DO, Crianza, seleccion 2007 There’s plenty of sweet oak to greet you when you pick up the glass. The mouth features more of the same with ripe fruit and enough acidity to make this wine … Continue reading →

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Jordan de Asso Crianza 2005

Posted on April 27, 2009 by RJ

Jordan de Asso, Carinena DO, Crianza 2005 This wine features a great balance of oak and fruity flavors, driven by a long sense of acidity. The grapes behind this blend are 40% Tempranillo, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah. The … Continue reading →

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Artadi Vinas de Gain 2005

Posted on April 8, 2009 by RJ

Artadi Vinedos & Vinos, Rioja DOC Vinas de Gain 2005 The wine is a bit reductive and needs some air. With a bit of airing, there is a green spice/herbal character in the nose while the fruit is still buried … Continue reading →

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Muga Reserva 2005

Posted on April 8, 2009 by RJ

Muga, Rioja, Reserva DOC 2005 The nose combines vanilla, smokiness and ash with cranberries and just the right amount of horse blanket and leather. In the mouth, the tannins make a ripe blanket on top of the tart cherry fruit … Continue reading →

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Tejada Tempranillo Grenache 2004

Posted on April 8, 2009 by RJ

Tejada Vineyards, Lake County, Tempranillo 50% Grenache 50% 2004 The spiritous character is starting to get ahead of the fruit in the nose. In the mouth the alcohol peeks out again, yet it works. There’s a great balance of fruit … Continue reading →

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Quady Visao 2007

Posted on April 8, 2009 by RJ

I paid a visit to Quady while returning from a trip to the mountains just south of Yosemite. The pilgramage to Quady is one that I have long wanted to make yet it is a drive from Sonoma County. This … Continue reading →

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