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Wine of the Week, September 15, 2013

MONTEBUENA RIOJA TEMPRANILLO 2010
$10.99/2 FOR $20.00

Rioja is a wine region in Spain which grows the Tempranillo grape (native to Spain) extensively. This is a big wine: 14% alcohol, boldly dry (not sweet; it is fruity, but not sweet), with deep concentration. It is light- to medium-bodied, with a beautiful ruby red color, with aromas and flavors of cherry, raspberry, plum, peppercorn, and vanilla. Because it is a relatively young wine, it could use about an hour of aeration during which time the flavor will expand. Remove the cork and busy yourself with the cooking. It would be interesting to take a sip upon opening the bottle, and then compare it with the taste an hour later. The difference is remarkable.