Tempranillo
Spain

$12.65 (315234)

This is a surprisingly flavoursome and dense young tempranillo based red with 10 months ageing in American oak. There is not a lot of finesse but it is actually quite ripe and generous with some dates, char and meaty character. The alcohol level is fairly high, there is firm acidity and tannin. Very good length. I would age it a couple of years. Good flavour depth for the money. Score: 85 (David Lawrason, WineAlign.com, Feb 2013)