Wine of the week: Flaco Tempranillo 2018
by Wine Curmudgeon Posted On
$10 delivers a terrific Spanish red in the Flaco tempranillo
The Wine Curmudgeon has been derelict in his cheap wine duty. I have not reviewed the Flaco tempranillo for a couple of vintages, and it has only been featured twice in the blog’s history. Please forgive me, cheap wine gods.
The Flaco tempranillo ($10, purchased, 13%) should be reviewed – and praised – with each vintage. That’s because it offers Spanish and varietal character every time, and for a fraction of what more expensive Spanish reds cost.
The 2018 is a little fresher and not as heavy as previous vintages. Look for the typical tempranillo aromas, like orange-ish flowers. The berry fruit is not quite sweet, and there is a little spice mixed in there somewhere to round it out, as well as just enough in the way of tannins to support all that fruit.
Highly recommended, and a candidate for the 2021 $10 Hall of Fame. Drink this with almost anything beef or pork, and it would complement roast chicken as well.
Imported by Ole & Obragado
You were spot on with this delightful value wine. I lucked out finding this from Empire Wine on a special including free shipment @ $7. Today it is at the same price plus shipping (but tax included). Thank you for the suggestion.