Full-bodied, on the plummy side, spicy finish. Something artificial about it, a hint of suspicion of mega-purple? Still, very good for the price. 85
Vega Murillo Tinta de Toro 2008
Chairman's SelectionTM
Description from PLCB web site
PLCB Code: 32389
Size: 750ML
Price: $7.99
Compare to prices on wine-searcher.com: (Avg $13, Min $9, Max $16)
Availability in Pennsylvania:
Region: Spain > Castile and León > Toro
Grape Variety: Tempranillo
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Oh Rioja how we've missed you and your rustic goodness! With Tomato soup and Taquitos. This wine has a great finish.
Dinastia Vivanco Reserva Rioja 2005
Chairman's SelectionTM
Description from PLCB web site
PLCB Code: 32118
Size: 750ML
Price: $17.99
Compare to prices on wine-searcher.com: (Avg $22, Min $18, Max $26)
Availability in Pennsylvania:
Region: Spain > La Rioja > Rioja
Grape Varieties: Tempranillo 90%
Graciano 10%
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Pleasant nose of light cherries, but a little thin and watery on the palate. Disappointing.
Bodegas Navalon Anciano Reserva Aged 5 Years 2004
Chairman's Selection
PLCB Code: 17206
Size: 750ML
Price: $7.99
Region: Spain > Castile-La Mancha > Valdepeñas
Grape Variety: Tempranillo
Alcohol Content: 13%
PAWineTalk
CellarTracker
Just call us suckers for Tempranillo cause we can't get enough of this. Aromas of chocolate/espresso/leather give way to a medium bodied dark cherry taste initially, then moving into a pleasant smokiness and then a really enjoyable long finish. Must...get...more.
Torres Ribera del Duero Celeste is consistently rated 89-90 in Wine Spectator and routinely sells for between $15 and $24 outside of PA. There are 24 bottles left of the 2007 at 12th and Chestnut but you are taking your chances because it's been very warm in that store recently. Better to try Bryn Mawr which has 34 bottles.
Torres Celeste Roble Ribera Del Duero 2007
PLCB Code: 13009
Size: 750ML
Price: $12.99
Region: Spain > Castile and León > Ribera del Duero
Grape Variety: Tempranillo
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
PAWineTalk
Chairman's Selection™
Quoted at $24.99*......Save $12.00
"Cherry coloured. Intense nose. With floral and ripe red fruit notes, accompanied by toasting notes. A rounded attack, pleasant and unctuous, with smooth tannins. Long, elegant finish. Owing to its fruity and tannic characteristics, this wine pairs well with a great variety of meat dishes."
*Winemaker's notes
Deep purple color, dark fruit like blackberry, and some spices, maybe cinnamon. Nice finish, went well with crock pot spare ribs. Rated 89 on CellarTracker and 90 in Wine Advocate.
Pretty much none left in Philly, you'll have to try Bryn Mawr or King of Prussia for this one.
Damalisco Toro Crianza 2007
Chairman's Selection
PLCB Code: 30921
Size: 750ML
Price: $12.99
PAWineTalk
We picked this up at the clearance sale for $6.99 reduced from $15.99. Light bodied, it seemed more like Gamay or Pinot Noir instead of Tempranillo. The finish is long but not altogether pleasant. We'd pass on this one next time.
None left in Philly.
We never get tired of this Tempranillo from Rioja for $6.99. Dark cherries on the nose and palate, great with all kinds of food. There are a number of bottles on available in the Center City stores and at Franklin Mills. Buy a bottle of this and a bottle of the Lacrimus Rioja Crianza 2006 which is a Chairman's Selection for $12.99 and rated 90 points by Wine Advocate. Is the Lacrimus really worth almost 2x the price? We intend to find out--but first we have to go buy the Lacrimus.
CAMPO VIEJO CRIANZA TEMPRANILLO
PLCB Code 3206
$6.99
COMPARE TO:
Lacrimus Rioja Crianza 2006
PLCB Code 30922
$12.99
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This wine seems to go on sale at PLCB stores every few weeks, although there seems to be no rhyme or reason as to when it goes on sale so we always stalk it and check the price. The crianza goes on sale for about $6.99 and the reserva for $8.99. You will not find prices better than this anywhere, including out of state. The crianza and reserva are both good, the reserva maybe has a little more body. The crianza is great with burgers and is an excellent choice for barbecues. If you don't yet know about tempranillo, it's time to learn.
Campo Viejo Crianza Tempranillo
PLCB Code #: 3206
Size: 750ML
Price: $6.99
Minimum Quantity: 1
Number of stores: 227
