Enobytes

This little roundup consists of four Tempranillo samples tasted from several California AVAs that might surprise Tempranillo drinkers. This varietal is grown here in the United States in many areas with results that have made it worthwhile to check out—you never know what you will find. Keep an open mind and drink before you think. [...]

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Made from 100% Tempranillo, the soft yet strongly appealing 2006 Bodegas y Vinedos Juan-Manuel Burgos Ribera del Duero Fescenino has an allure that transcends its proprietary components resulting in a hookup of flavors. Aromas are a complete bouquet of briar-patch berry and the smells of a good patisserie and a busy Starbucks combined. On the [...]

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A rustic traditionally made Tempranillo from a vintage that produced better than average wines. Among the competition at this price level, this one finds itself trailing the front runners. The fruit a bit muted in aromas and flavors and on the palate the finish was not long and that was a good thing because it [...]

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The legend of this producer precedes every vintage, creating an expectation of quality that is very hard to live up to vintage after vintage. This wine has gone beyond most anyone’s expectations and landed smack dab in the middle of red wine fantasyland. It delivers in real-time the here and now. The wine is soft [...]

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A big winner right out of the gate. Like a race horse this wine takes off and shows concentration and balance while still remaining exciting. From what I saw at the winery there was enough of this wine in their cellar for it to be around for a while. Things going the way they are [...]

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Why didn’t I find time to visit Oyon while we were in Rioja? That’s the city where this wine comes from and the vineyards I’m sure are there as well. 90% Tempranillo and 10% Mazuelo, this wine would have been worth going out of my way to meet the folks who made it. As this [...]

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