1999 Campo Viejo Tempranillo Reserva

[hotwine]

Dark and brooding in the glass, with dark fruit and black pepper on the nose, more dark fruit joined with white pepper on the palate, a hint of brown dirt and sweet young shallots pulled fresh from the garden. With rainy Saturday afternoon munchies of Romano and water crackers. Another Sam's Club offering, $9.68 and 13% alc/vol. Saw the same juice at a discounter yesterday for $11.99; will buy more.