Tasting- 2010 Montebuena

Name: Montebuena
Variety: Tempranillo
Region: Rioja
Country: Spain
Year: 2010
Price: $8.95

Winery Review: Ripe cherry and black current on the nose and in the mouth. Pliant and seamless in texture, with good heft and back-end energy. Finishes smooth and sweet, with fine-grained tannis providing shape and grip. Still on the young side but this wine drinks very well with an hour or so of decanting; it's an excellent value for Rioja.

My Review: The Montebuena Tempranillo has a nice dark ruby color. The nose has elements of cassis, plum, and blackberry. The palate starts hollow, transitions into some heat and spice, and then finishes dry.