Name: Senda 66 Tempranillo
Variety: Tempranillo
Region: Did not specify
Country: Spain
Year: 2008
Price: $9
Winery review: 90 Points, Robert Parker. “The 2008 Senda 66 spent 8 months in new French oak. Purple/black in color, it sports a fragrant nose of spice box, lavender, blueberry, and blackberry. Smooth-textured, layered, and remarkably rich on the palate for its humble price, this lengthy effort will drink nicely over the next 5-6 years.”
My review: Earlier, I had my first Carmenere. Now, I have my first Tempranillo. I picked up aromas of the dark berry I always get when tasting red wines, and was eager to taste. I was surprised at how much lighter the tannin structure and flavors were when I tasted this dark red wine. I got cherry with hints of oak in the background. I enjoyed this wine, and I'll look out for this varietal as I continue to expand my palate.
I tasted this on its own with no food.
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