by Traveling Golfer Staff | Dec 10, 2019
What the Experts say: The 2006 Ardal Reserva sees 24 months in French and American oak and is blended with a relatively high (20%) of Cabernet Sauvignon. That addition of Cabernet works well on the vibrant, graphite-tinged nose with touches of wild heather. The palate...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | May 24, 2019
Think rich forest floor, tobacco, leather, cherry and alcohol-soaked strawberries. A subtle toasting of its barrels helps to balance this smooth Tempranillo. This special oak treatment is a tad more obtrusive on the fruit balance than last year, but there’s still nice...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Nov 22, 2017
Need to put this one in the “Best Bargains” category. Always in my home and always pleasing! Spending a year or more in oak before mellowing at least 12 more months in bottle prior to release, this Spanish beauty made from 100% Tempranillo is dry, medium to full body...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Nov 22, 2017
Another Spanish bargain. The Torres Family has been making great wines for over a century. Full bodied and ruby red in color this Tempranillo has a long finish bringing out flavors of ripe berry fruit with plum and...