"If you were to ask the average Spanish winemaker in the Rioja wine region of Spain what they thought of Cabernet Sauvignon, they would probably smile rather sheepishly and quip that it makes an excellent blending grape!"
Gorgeous ruby red in color, this medium-bodied wine is Spain's answer to Cabernet Sauvignon, with berry, plum, and herbal notes running to a lush finish of tobacco, leather, and vanilla.
It arrived in time and the Primary fermentation went easily. It is clearing now although I may not have spent enough time degassing it or its color is so deep red that I can’t see through it. Not even a flashlight shines through. I will give it more time. I do think it will taste good though.
l
leland v.
Just bottled
I let this wine age for three weeks in the carboy after the 30 day mark before bottling today. It tasted great but I plan to age it another month before sharing with family and friends. This is the third time I have made this Spainish
Tempranillo in the last four years and will definitely make it again.
R
Rick O.
Can’t go wrong……
Traded out the kit yeast with my go to……..as I normally do.
5 months in the bottle and finally had to try it.
Outstanding. Hard to believe it might even get better. I’ll let you know at month 10 …….if it’s still around. Nice enjoyable wine. You won’t be disappointed with your purchase.
C
Charles T.K.
Chucks thoughts
This wine drinks very well, if it had skins with the kit I would give 5 stars. The longer it's in the bottle the better.
W
William B.
Bottled it last week. Haven’t used a 8 L kit for some time but I wanted a Tempranillo and 8 L was the only available. I’m 84 and have been kit wineing since 2009. The Merlot I got last week will be 1,581.btl.s to date. Bill B.
It arrived in time and the Primary fermentation went easily. It is clearing now although I may not have spent enough time degassing it or its color is so deep red that I can’t see through it. Not even a flashlight shines through. I will give it more time. I do think it will taste good though.
l
leland v.
Just bottled
I let this wine age for three weeks in the carboy after the 30 day mark before bottling today. It tasted great but I plan to age it another month before sharing with family and friends. This is the third time I have made this Spainish
Tempranillo in the last four years and will definitely make it again.
R
Rick O.
Can’t go wrong……
Traded out the kit yeast with my go to……..as I normally do.
5 months in the bottle and finally had to try it.
Outstanding. Hard to believe it might even get better. I’ll let you know at month 10 …….if it’s still around. Nice enjoyable wine. You won’t be disappointed with your purchase.
C
Charles T.K.
Chucks thoughts
This wine drinks very well, if it had skins with the kit I would give 5 stars. The longer it's in the bottle the better.
W
William B.
Bottled it last week. Haven’t used a 8 L kit for some time but I wanted a Tempranillo and 8 L was the only available. I’m 84 and have been kit wineing since 2009. The Merlot I got last week will be 1,581.btl.s to date. Bill B.
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