Tag Archives: Tempranillo

Texas-Style Chili Paired with Huguenot Cuvee de Rouge, Santa Ynez – California.

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Kris

This last Monday, I had the privilege to attend my first ever Monday night football game! Suffice to say it was probably the most American thing I’ve done all year! For the first time since I’ve been living in Jacksonville, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pairings | Tagged Grenache, Huguenot Cellars Cuvee Rouge, Huguenot wine, Sangiovese, syrah, Tempranillo, Terrapin Hopsecutioner, Vingevity | 2 Comments //

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Volver Tempranillo, La Mancha, Spain 2009

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Kris

Grape 100% Tempranillo [TEM-pruh-NEE-yo]   Facts This is another bottle from Spanish Wine God Jorge Ordonez. See yesterday’s review on Can Blau for a little more about him…   The Tempranillo grape is native to Spain and is arguably one … Continue reading →

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Samuel’s Gorge Tempranillo from McLaren Vale, Australia.

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Kris

Grape 100% Tempranillo Most often found in Spain, particularly in the Rioja wine region, the name Tempranillo is thought to be linked to the Spanish word “temprano” meaning “early”. The grape supposedly ripens weeks earlier than other varietals.   Facts … Continue reading →

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Tinto or Tinta?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Kris

Tinto [Teen-toe] on the front of a wine bottle is a Spanish term just meaning red wine. However just to confuse you, Tinta [Teen-ta] means Tempranillo, the main red grape of Spain. Here are some examples, all of which just … Continue reading →

Posted in Facts | Tagged Ribera del Duero, Spain, Tempranillo, Tinta, Tinto, Toro | Leave a comment //

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Wine Review of Muga Reserva Rioja 2006

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Kris

Grape 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, with the balance being a blend of Mazuelo and Graciano. Tempranillo goes by a bunch of different synonyms, depending on the region of Spain you are in.  For example, it’s called “Cencibel” in La Mancha … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged Garnacha, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo | 3 Comments //

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