Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Campos Reales Tempranillo, 2008

Campos Reales Tempranillo, 2008

Located around 110 miles southeast of Madrid, Bodega Campos Reales is situated in La Mancha region, the largest wine producing region in Spain and the world. There are a few things that are quite interesting about this wine. First, this is another well made “new-world” wine, imported by Jorge Ordonez, that is being sold in the Seattle area for about $7.00. Secondly is the age of this wine. This new vintage came available in March, 2009, only 5 months after the grapes were picked off the vine. Wow, how youthful can you get… no oak aging here! This easy drinking wine has a deep violet color and a nose of fresh berries and cherries. On the palate, ripe blackberries, strawberries and pomegranate comingle on a zesty medium bodied backbone. The tannins are quite submerged and the fresh acidity makes this wine a good pair for any casual dinner. This is not a complex wine; however, it delivers some delicious vitality and freshness that is quite enjoyable.. We bought this nice “value wine” from Spain at QFC, in Bellevue, for about $7.00

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