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July 18, 2023
20-Buck Bottle: A robust Spanish red
Juicy tempranillo called the ‘Big Boss’
by Anita Skogland
El Jefe Grande 2021 Tempranillo, Castilla y Leon, Spain
Available at: Rhino Market, Villa Heights
Price: $15.99/liter
On the Nose: Dark cherry, plum, blueberry, fresh, bright.
On the Palate: Plum, well integrated tannins, full body, juicy, tobacco, robust.
On the Plate: Burgers, pizza, spaghetti and meatballs, meatloaf, lasagne.
Our Take: This bottle is a liter size, making this wine a very good selection for a party.
Fun Fact: Tempranillo is the grape used to make rioja and wines from Ribera del Duero. The Castilla y Leon region is warm, so the grapes from here are more intense. This wine is fermented in concrete vats, which contributes to the fresh, bright fruit aromas and flavors.
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