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aussie
Joined: Dec 28, 2006
Posts: 116
Location: Moorpark, California
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Dec 05, 2007 - 03:04 PM |
 
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The Tempranillo is a marvelous grape coming mostly from the Rioja area in the Northern part of Spain. Tempranillo is the best-known and one of the most expensive wines coming from Spain. This wine is similar in taste to a good French Cabernet Sauvignon, and therefore it pairs well with almost any dinner serving red meat. |
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SandyW
Joined: Sep 15, 2006
Posts: 75
Location: Ventura, CA
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Dec 07, 2007 - 11:14 AM |
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Great Post! I also enjoy the Tempranillo grape from the Rioja area in Spain. A wine that offers exeptional taste. Strangely enough, I enjoy a good Tempranillo with Mediterranean sardines in virgin olive oil with sundried tomatoes on rosemary bread. The Tempranillo wine compliments these foods perfectly. |
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BLW
Joined: Nov 29, 2005
Posts: 227
Location: Ventura, CA
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Dec 20, 2007 - 11:17 AM |
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Wow, this is a different type of lunch or dinner you are describing. I will try this. May be you would like to enjoy your next Tempranillo from Rioja with a delicious Lamb Chop Dinner? |
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AlexandraJ
Joined: Jan 20, 2007
Posts: 106
Location: Agoura Hills Calif
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Jan 25, 2008 - 04:43 PM |
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The other night our Hungarian neighbors served sauteed calf liver and onions, as well as spicy grilled sausages. For pairing, they opend wines from Spain. Mostly Rioja wines/Tempranillo varietal , which were quite good, considering the new food experience. |
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greatbouquet
Joined: Aug 23, 2006
Posts: 107
Location: Hamburg, Germany
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Feb 21, 2008 - 11:41 AM |
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At an Austrian Resort, they were serving Spanish Tempranillo/Rioja wines, which came with an assortment of nuts and cheeses, mostly Swiss (with holes), and Natural Gruyere. Liked the wine and food pairing. |
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RockyMtnWino
Joined: Sep 19, 2007
Posts: 103
Location: Colorado
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Apr 06, 2008 - 09:33 PM |
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Last wine bottle we shared was Marques de Caceres Crianza Red Wine from Rioja, Spain. This Red Wine was a blend of three varietals, mostly Tempranillo.
Our dinner was an exceptional Spanish Veggies Soup including smoked and dried ham, all types of spicy sausages. Every one liked the Soup and Marques Red Wine. What Tempranillo Grape Wines are you drinking. |
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KristinaC
Joined: May 22, 2006
Posts: 104
Location: Tarzana, CA
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Jan 01, 2009 - 03:20 PM |
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Sorry, our Tempranillo came from California, and is called: Match Book Winery 2006 Tempranillo from Dunningan Hills/Calif.
We liked this tasty and fruity wine and the BBQ beef ribs provided a nice wine and food pairing. |
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CoastalWine
Joined: July 16, 2007
Posts: 122
Location: San Diego, CA
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May 06, 2009 - 08:41 PM |
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The Tempranillo Grape is suppose to be the Spanish-like Cabernet Sauvignon. The Wine came from Rioja and was quite delicious. (Forgot the label). Our Hungarian Beef Gulasch was pairing well. |
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Alex
Joined: July 05, 2008
Posts: 114
Location: Kirchwerder
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June 18, 2009 - 02:55 PM |
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Would appreciate hearing the Tempranillo Wine Labels you are drinking. |
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Cynthia8770
Joined: June 09, 2008
Posts: 87
Location: Ventura
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Sep 25, 2009 - 11:37 AM |
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I paired 2005 Six Sigma Tempranillo with chocolate covered strawberries and it was delicious. The body and fruity/mocha/chocolate flavors complemented the sweetness of the strawberries. |
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InaGaddaDaVino
Joined: Nov 29, 2009
Posts: 91
Location: Reno
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Dec 10, 2009 - 11:31 AM |
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See Tempranillo wine ratings, wine reviews and wine tasting notes. I enjoyed drinking some of these full-body labels, delicious varietal. |
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zayarzaw
Joined: Dec 18, 2008
Posts: 125
Location: Malibu, CA
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Mar 14, 2010 - 03:58 PM |
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Would you compare the Tempranillo Varietal more to the Cabernet Sauvignon Grape or would you also substitute this wine with one of my favorite California Zinfandels? |
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winefan1
Joined: July 29, 2009
Posts: 78
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Mar 14, 2010 - 04:21 PM |
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Spanish Tempranillo Varietal is more related to the French Cabernet Sauvignon than Zinfandel, I love Zins. |
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julieb
Joined: Jan 09, 2007
Posts: 116
Location: New York, NY
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May 10, 2010 - 11:02 AM |
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You are surely correct. How would you compare the Spanish Tempranillos to the California Meritages? |
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Kozera
Joined: May 01, 2010
Posts: 8
Location: Rensselaer, IN
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July 31, 2010 - 01:43 PM |
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It would be similar comparing Tempranillos versus Bordeaux Red Blends, since Meritages are suppose to be the same! |
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