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Alejandro Fernández Dehesa La Granja Tempranillo 2008 Wine Review

Alejandro Fernández Dehesa La Granja Tempranillo 2008

Alejandro Fernández Dehesa La Granja Tempranillo 2008

Vino De La Tierra De Castilla Y León, Spain

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 7

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Price: $23.95

Drink: 2015-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.3%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Alejandro Fernández

Agent: Trialto Wine Group Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Smoky with dark fruit, toasty oak and dark chocolate aromas on the nose of this terrific Spanish red wine made from the country's classic Tempranillo grape. The winemaker is Alexandro Fernández of Pesquera renown. Full-bodied, smooth and brooding. Great for watching film noir as well as with hearty meat dishes.

Tempranillo food pairings: herbed steaks, chili, Papas con chorizo, lamb chops, smoked cheese, pan-seared venison..

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This Alejandro Fernández Dehesa La Granja Tempranillo 2008 was reviewed on March 31, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 17368
  • $21.16 
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Reviews and Ratings

Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 94/100 with the following review:

This wine is just stunning. It has everything you want. It has everything you need. Featuring lots of black plum, smoke, dark chocolate, herbs, dried flowers, camphor, meat blood, melted licorice, and toast. This wine will last until at least 2030. 94 points. (www.ottawawinejournal.com)
Carolyn Hetke rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

This is a lovely smokey on the nose, with silky leather and tobacco on the palate Tempranillo. A hint of caramel on the finish. Beautiful balance of tannins, acid and alcohol. Great with prime rib or other robust meat. Tasted March 2018
Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This 2008 Alejandro Fernandez Tempranillo pours with a lovely garnet red appearance. Aromas are complex, showing intense leather, milk chocolate, cocoa, licorice root, black plums, smoky/gamey notes. The palate smooth, mellow and balanced - acids are medium +, tannins are medium, alcohol is perfectly integrated, and the finish is long. Enjoy pairing this wine with paella, jambalaya or anything with chorizo. Tasted July 2016. @sommsosa | bespokestastings.ca
Alejandro Fernandez Dehesa La Granja 2008 is a smoky, toasty Tempranillo from the Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León wine region. The winemaker is Alexandro Fernández of Pesquera renown. - Community Wine Reviews

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