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Selección Especial Sardon de Duero Tempranillo Blend

9.1107 ratings
8.914 pro ratings
Sardon de Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
Tempranillo Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Beans & Peas, Goose, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.7

Feeling a bit brittle out of the blocks, with wood overlaying fruit in the nose and and a firm/drying texture that lacks a core fruit core on the palate. Just fine w 🥘

Feeling a bit brittle out of the blocks, with wood overlaying fruit in the nose and and a firm/drying texture that lacks a core fruit core on the palate. Just fine w 🥘

Aug 6th, 2021
Arturo Campos, CSW

Pago Garduña 2004 Syrah,
Como un jovenzuelo cuando sale de noche, lo quiere todo!

Pago Garduña 2004 Syrah,
Como un jovenzuelo cuando sale de noche, lo quiere todo!

2 people found it helpfulMay 21st, 2015
Fernando Motta

Prowein. Lo mejor del segundo día. Especies en nariz espectaculares y una seda en boca.

Prowein. Lo mejor del segundo día. Especies en nariz espectaculares y una seda en boca.

2 people found it helpfulMar 27th, 2014
Michael Kvasnicka

That's money.

That's money.

1 person found it helpfulMar 27th, 2015
Ellen Clifford

The mighty mighty tannins of this are at first too much but given a few are the perfect counterpoint to the dark chocolate and blue/blackberries. Is this what a chocolate-covered boysenberry would be? Tiny hint of cedar and perhaps...mint on the finish. Give this lovely some air and it is grand.

The mighty mighty tannins of this are at first too much but given a few are the perfect counterpoint to the dark chocolate and blue/blackberries. Is this what a chocolate-covered boysenberry would be? Tiny hint of cedar and perhaps...mint on the finish. Give this lovely some air and it is grand.

Jun 3rd, 2016
Alexandre Calvi

What Rioja is lacking, the ripe and rounded fruit🍷🍷

What Rioja is lacking, the ripe and rounded fruit🍷🍷

Mar 17th, 2016
Michael Kvasnicka

Better than 2011. Not as slutty.

Better than 2011. Not as slutty.

Jan 16th, 2016
Monika Elling

Coming around. Good fruit, required food for sure.

Coming around. Good fruit, required food for sure.

Nov 1st, 2015
Ian Blackburn

Tempranillo - Cabernet - Syrah with modern presentation - a great value around $30

Tempranillo - Cabernet - Syrah with modern presentation - a great value around $30

May 3rd, 2015
Victor Charcan

Good fruit, well integrated oak, I just have problems with Syrah (blended here) and that limits the score (love the Syrah in Rhone, but that is about it)

Good fruit, well integrated oak, I just have problems with Syrah (blended here) and that limits the score (love the Syrah in Rhone, but that is about it)

Jan 4th, 2015