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This is a Rose made from Tempranillo grown in a warm climate on a low mountain range in the Dunnigan Hills AVA in Yolo County. Matchbook started in 2001 when they found an abandoned sheep ranch and decided to make a go at a winery. The location was perfect for grape growing with its rocky, [...]

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This is a very good representation of Tempranillo from the city of Logrono in Rioja especially to be only two years old. I would buy as much of this as you can if you like a full-bodied red wine without too much tannin. Look for this label to be your go to wine while so [...]

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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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