Paso a Paso Organic Tempranillo 2010

Old vine, organic Tempranillo from the warm arid climes of La Mancha express the spicy character of the variety which over the course of half a year in French oak tempers to a spicy, black currant profile in a toasty, nutty, smoky red in a remarkably pronounced into a rich character –brown butter, carob, Chinese five spice, and a savory tomato come orange rinds, and a core of black plum fruit. So much for chasing at windmills and being a flyover country of wine production –in this wine La Mancha proves its mettle.
Wine review by Nicholas Livingston, April 2013

Food Pairings

Very versatile. The better cuts of lamb. Most any meat braised or stewed. Game birds and poultry, especially duck.