$3 TempranilloFinca Solano 2003 Spain Trader Joes

This lovely bottle of Temperanillo from Spain features organically grown grapes which I hope is the new trend. Upon pouring I noted it's dark pinkish tone. The first note that hit was brief and tasted of candy. Then an unusual charcoal taste came foward and finally a nice warm finish. It has an overall meaty quality that was kind of odd, but I havent experienced much Temperanillo so maybe that's normal. Overall, a hearty wine with many flavors and textures.

This one may be an acquired taste. I give it 3 stars out of 5. (It gets an extra point for being organically grown.)

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