Tempra Tantrum 2003 Tempranillo(65%) Shiraz(35%), Spain, $9.99
Hailing from Spain, deserving of its name, comes this bold blend of tempranillo and Shiraz. Ready to eat ripe black cherry will be the first thing to tantalize your senses. Followed by plenty of oak, which creates a really nice balance with the fruit, and fresh ground black pepper, that is sure to send shock waves through your taste buds even before your first sip. Rest assured this wine’s bark does not exceed its bite, you get a mouth full of ripe fruit, and perfect tannin structure. I would have liked to see a lengthier finish, however it is crisp and mouthwatering leaving you wanting more. Paired with such foods as bacon wrapped shrimp, or peppercorn steak, this wine will truly shine. Not quite ready for dinner, pair it with an aged Gorgonzola.