The wines of Garcia Figuero are all 100% Tempranillo, which as you know is Spain's signature grape. What is frustrating about tempranillo - to students of wine at least - is that it can take on so many personalities. You can taste ripe jam, licorice, all very smooth and balanced and compex and rich. Antonio (standing). 28.00. MORE >>

Very interesting tasting of Australian wines Susan Barros organized today for the first Wine Australia Tasting of 2011 -- Unusual Varietals and Classic Blends. have to say that after tasting these wines, I rushed to the office to break out my James Halliday "Wine Atlas of Australia!" How do the wines taste? Shiraz Blend. MORE >>

or perhaps as a tasting room. Tempranillo-Tannat 2011. 60% Tempranillo and 40% Tannat. Tannat  (50) Merlot (30) Tempranillo (20). “What are those curious birds!” I can’t help but ask, as we tour the vineyard of Bodega Bouza in Uruguay. It is currently five hectares and they plan for 15 hectares. Albarino 2011. Merlot 09. MORE >>

Compare wines at large tasting venues such as Wines of Origin. Where else would you have the opportunity to compare 20 rioja tempranillos? Jotting tasting notes on your blackberry is fine yet taking physical notes allows you to see a linear view of your tasting experience with charts and extra scribblings. Follow up. MORE >>

The exterior draws you in, is warm and inviting, and once inside is strikingly modern and tastefully done in warm tones with comfortable lighting. Revisiting the neighborhood where I grew up never ceases to amaze me. So it was great to see a CBS TV review of the new and improved Sanfords Restaurant. beautiful! also VERY reasonable. MORE >>