Bodegas M Paso Robles Tempranillo

Price: $59.99 + $5 shipping

Condition: Red

Product: 4 2006 Tempranillo - Tinto de Paso 750ml
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Previous Offer:
Bodegas M Spanish Style - 3 Pack - Two 2008 Tempranillo plus 2010 Albariño - Querida

Winery Link (cheesy Sapnish music alert!)

From the winery site:
BODEGAS M WINES - 2008 Tempranillo - Tinto de Paso

Tempranillo is one of the classic, noble red wine varieties of the world; as important a grape variety as Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir. The wines are made in a Spanish, artisanal method using pre-fermentation maceration at cool temperatures and gentle, hand punch downs of the fermenting grapes. The newly fermented wine is then aged for 18 months in a combination of new and seasoned oak barrels. A key to the Bodegas M Tempranillo is the skillful blending of Graciano into the wine. This is the Spanish sigilo (secret). And in combination with the nearly perfect conditions in Paso Robles yields a rich, densely structured wine with an incredible fruit palate.

This wine is ruby in the center with garnet edges. Aromas of red and black cherry and blueberries give way to soft cardoman and geranium petal notes. A broad, soft attack in the mouth is buoyed by great mid palate structure. Fresh plum, cherry, and dark fruit flavors are underpinned by anise and violet pastis, and linger long with a cherry pie finish!

No chemistry info on the main wine page

Almost pulled the trigger until I realized it was the "other" Bodegas from Paso. Would have been an auto for me.

All I found on the winery site was info about the '08. This offer is for the '06.

Last woot offer

I know nothing about this winery or the wines...anyone have any experience with either?? Has anyone who bought in November tasted theirs yet??

Price comparison: The winery offers a six-pack of the '08 for $23.75/btl delivered. This woot comes in at $16.25/btl delivered. That's a 31.6% savings

liverman wrote:Winery Link (cheesy Sapnish music alert!)

From the winery site:
BODEGAS M WINES - 2008 Tempranillo - Tinto de Paso

Tempranillo is one of the classic, noble red wine varieties of the world; as important a grape variety as Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir. The wines are made in a Spanish, artisanal method using pre-fermentation maceration at cool temperatures and gentle, hand punch downs of the fermenting grapes. The newly fermented wine is then aged for 18 months in a combination of new and seasoned oak barrels. A key to the Bodegas M Tempranillo is the skillful blending of Graciano into the wine. This is the Spanish sigilo (secret). And in combination with the nearly perfect conditions in Paso Robles yields a rich, densely structured wine with an incredible fruit palate.

This wine is ruby in the center with garnet edges. Aromas of red and black cherry and blueberries give way to soft cardoman and geranium petal notes. A broad, soft attack in the mouth is buoyed by great mid palate structure. Fresh plum, cherry, and dark fruit flavors are underpinned by anise and violet pastis, and linger long with a cherry pie finish!

No chemistry info on the main wine page

I'm sure there is not a ton of difference, but that is 2008, while this offer is for 2006.

neilfindswine wrote:...we previously offered the '08 on Woot; the winery offered up the last of the '06 (a few dozen cases) for us...

I opened a bottle last week, and have to say it's drinking just fine, right now. A good, dark-fruit foundation with some sweet baking spice notes. Good mouth-feel and balance.

A ñice temprañillo from Paso. Ñice price too.

Dang that nearly sold me. I've never had an tempranillo, is it similar to any other varietal?

North316 wrote:Dang that nearly sold me. I've never had an tempranillo, is it similar to any other varietal?

Tempranillo is the dominant grape in wines from Spain's Rioja region. If you've had rioja, you've had tempranillo.

not a big fan of tempranillo
bought all the Cabs offered today plus the BONUS Salty candy.

FYI: Fleur de Sel Chocolate Covered Caramels over on the main woot site.

liverman wrote:Winery Link (cheesy Sapnish music alert!)

From the winery site:
BODEGAS M WINES - 2008 Tempranillo - Tinto de Paso

Tempranillo is one of the classic, noble red wine varieties of the world; as important a grape variety as Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir. The wines are made in a Spanish, artisanal method using pre-fermentation maceration at cool temperatures and gentle, hand punch downs of the fermenting grapes. The newly fermented wine is then aged for 18 months in a combination of new and seasoned oak barrels. A key to the Bodegas M Tempranillo is the skillful blending of Graciano into the wine. This is the Spanish sigilo (secret). And in combination with the nearly perfect conditions in Paso Robles yields a rich, densely structured wine with an incredible fruit palate.

This wine is ruby in the center with garnet edges. Aromas of red and black cherry and blueberries give way to soft cardoman and geranium petal notes. A broad, soft attack in the mouth is buoyed by great mid palate structure. Fresh plum, cherry, and dark fruit flavors are underpinned by anise and violet pastis, and linger long with a cherry pie finish!

No chemistry info on the main wine page

Alc: a little over 15%; no r.s.; pH: ~3.8 and the acid is about 6 grams per liter

mschauber wrote:FYI: Fleur de Sel Chocolate Covered Caramels over on the main woot site.

Yummmmmmmmmm!!!!!!

fredrinaldi wrote:not a big fan of tempranillo
bought all the Cabs offered today plus the BONUS Salty candy.

If you like Cabs, you'll love Tempranillo. Bigger and badder!

mschauber wrote:FYI: Fleur de Sel Chocolate Covered Caramels over on the main woot site.

Was just coming over to say that! Big day for Fleur de Sel Chocolate Caramel products.

The 2006 is the first wine we made at Bodegas M. It's still a baby at six years old. Tastes like a real Spanish red.

neilfindswine wrote:I think of Tempranillo like this: If Syrah and Pinot Noir got together during their vacation in Spain and made a family of little grapes... Those little grapes would be Tempranillo.

...don't quote me on that.

Now that's what I call a quality post!

I made the wine, if there's any questions, I'll try to answer...

Now on wine woot


Dark and Milk Fleur de Sel Chocolate Covered Caramels – 2 lb. Box

Off topic, but of interest to some of my fellow wine.wooters: The salted caramels just went onto the main woot page.
(On second thought, isn't wine.woot the main woot page?)

mschauber wrote:FYI: Fleur de Sel Chocolate Covered Caramels over on the main woot site.

Thanks, I would have been mad if I missed those.

alanbodegasm wrote:I made the wine, if there's any questions, I'll try to answer...

Is this a pretty fruit forward, easy drinking type of wine, or more complex and acidic?

mschauber wrote:FYI: Fleur de Sel Chocolate Covered Caramels over on the main woot site.

Hey! If you're a Michigan grad (like me) you'll love the Bodegas M Tempranillo. I actually learned how to make wine in Michigan!

North316 wrote:Is this a pretty fruit forward, easy drinking type of wine, or more complex and acidic?

It's complex like me!

Alan - 2 questions for you.

1. If you had 4 of these, would you drink them immediately or hide them away for a few years?

2. What would be the ideal food pairing?

I don't have any questions about the chocolates on the main page.

alanbodegasm wrote:Hey! If you're a Michigan grad (like me) you'll love the Bodegas M Tempranillo. I actually learned how to make wine in Michigan!

Well that sold me. I was leaning towards buying it anyway because I love to try new varietals, but made by a fellow Wolverine, must buy!

Go Blue!

mschauber wrote:Well that sold me. I was leaning towards buying it anyway because I love to try new varietals, but made by a fellow Wolverine, must buy!

Go Blue!

Thanks! I worked at Tabor Hill in Baroda a long time ago.

rockoverlondon wrote:Alan - 2 questions for you.

1. If you had 4 of these, would you drink them immediately or hide them away for a few years? I'm the wrong person to ask, I can't save any wine! Drink one, give three to a friend who doesn't like wine to save for a year, ask for one back, if it's really good, drink all three!

2. What would be the ideal food pairing?
Lamb. Lamb. Lamb!

I don't have any questions about the chocolates on the main page.

This looks a lot different than the alcoholic beverages I can by at the bodega on the corner...

Welcome to the discussion, Alan! Thanks for the chemistry info!

Since we have you on the line...an opportunity to learn a little...
Did the '08 get the same barrel treatment as the '06? I notice that your blending with graciano. Proportions? Why djd you go with that pairing instead of grenache?

At under 4 years, I'd consider a '08 Spanish tempranillo (e.g., Rioja) to be too young for the dinner table :-) without decanting for a couple of hours. How is yours drinking now? What do you think the ideal drinking window is?

Whoa, I've got to get back to the barrels. Thanks for trying the Bodegas M Tempranillo. I know you'll love it! We'll be back!

liverman wrote:Welcome to the discussion, Alan! Thanks for the chemistry info!

Since we have you on the line...an opportunity to learn a little...
Did the '08 get the same barrel treatment as the '06? I notice that your blending with graciano. Proportions? Why djd you go with that pairing instead of grenache? I use almost 100% new oak. Tempranillo soaks it up like a sponge. Expensive to make,but the wine just loves it. '06 and '08 were made in a similar fashion: all hand punch downs with a little Graciano added.

At under 4 years, I'd consider a '08 Spanish tempranillo (e.g., Rioja) to be too young for the dinner table :-) without decanting for a couple of hours. How is yours drinking now? What do you think the ideal drinking window is?

I love wines at almost every stage of their lives. (Except maybe a young Nebbiolo.) I do agree with your idea of decanting young Tempranillos.