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Archive for the ‘Tempranillo’ Category

June 1st, 2008

This wine was from over a week ago, and I can’t be exactly certain which meal it was served with. I’m thinking grass-fed New York steak served with a chick pea mash (inspired by Nigella) and a little salad made with our homegrown(!) lettuce. The wine was a 1997 Torre Oria Gran Reserva. This winery has […]

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May 1st, 2008

May Day and Coral Mustang

A month or two ago I bought the 2006 Coral Mustang Tempranillo Rose’ from Wine Q for $14.99. I finally got around to opening it night before last. Sometimes a rose’ is just right for this back-and-forth weather we’re having these days. Warm, then cold, then cool, then hot. make up yer mind […]

By Farley -- 5 comments

March 12th, 2008

Need More Old World in My Life

I’ve had this bottle of 2004 Pago de los Capellanes Ribera del Duero hanging around for about a year, bought for a tasting group that’s no longer active. Last week we were had a dinner that was calling out for Old World. And I was embarrassed at how heavy on California my wine cellar is. The thing is, working […]

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January 4th, 2008

Zachary’s Pizza and Tempranillo…Oh, Yeah

Oh, man. I know I’m about to get all worked up as I relive this meal. I had been wanting to try Zachary’s pizza ever since my first week at Rosenblum when two co-workers shared a deep dish, making my mouth water in intense envy as I ate my boring sandwich. That and my friend LaMont from Chicago says it’s the closest he’s found […]

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