Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Cortijo III Tinto 2006

  • Area: Spain, Rioja
  • Grape: 80% Tempranillo, 20% Grenache
  • Alcohol: 13.5%
  • Rating: Black; 83... Dilettante: 83

Description: Light purple in color with a red rim. On the nose it has firm elements of cherry, dried berries and flowers. This is light and fruity with a bit of a bite on the finish. A good summer picnic wine that's friendly and quaffable despite its youth.
Food Pairing: Burgers, meatloaf, ribs
Movie Pairing: Zorro
Musical Pairing: Gershwin


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