Thursday, February 23, 2012

Tasting Week 5: Don Ramon Tinto

Variety: Non-varietal red
Region: Campo de Borja
Country: Spain
Year: 2008
Price: $7.95
Food?: Not paired with food.







Winery Review:
75% Grenache, 25% Tempranillo.  Aged 3 months in American Oak casks.  Ruby red in color, with creamy aromas of earth and cherry.  Flavor turns toward deeper and darker black cherry and raspberry on a medium frameworke.  A subtle earthiness underneath the bright fruit adds some depth and complexity.

My Review: 
A very fun and interesting red, this non-varietal features a very Earthy Pine nose - almost like taking a walk in a fall woods.  The Earthy components continued through the palate, where I was able to discover deep, dark berry undertones.  Bright raspberry mixed with earthy, dark chocolatey hints, this extremely smooth wine would pair well with dark chocolate or a heavy red meat dinner.  I would definitely try this wine again with some different food pairings.  

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