En Chamberlin Vineyard Impulsivo Tempranillo

@Paul T- Huntington Beach thanks for sharing.

One of the iconic Tempranillo bottlings in North America, the 2017 ‘Impulsivo’ Tempranillo is a spectacular effort by superstar vigneron Christophe Baron. Sourced from the ‘En Chamberlin Vineyard’, the Tempranillo takes the lead with layers of Umami, bacon fat, cigar ash and green olive tapenade woven together with shades of blackberry compote and salted meats on this complex bouquet. The gorgeous aromatics bring you back to the glass for more indulgence. Once on the attack, the silky mouthfeel effortlessly glides across the mid-palate. The elegance of this wine is truly profound, as wild blackberry jam and Satsuma orange zest flavors meld with shades of Umami, bacon fat, tar and Yakima cherry on this complex palate. Wait for the exceedingly long finish that adds a brilliant crescendo to top off this masterpiece. Drink 2020-2030- 97

First time I've had this! Pleasantly surprised. It'd be interesting to see this at a young age (not that this isn't young for some people).

Liked this more than my last bottles. In a good place right now.

It's a nice wine to be sure. It seems to be too wood influenced. Maybe a few years will integrate better. I'll wait on the other bottles.

Best Expression of Tempranillo I have tastet -ever

Deep and smoky. Very nice with grilled meat.

Fruit forward and bright, but you can taste the Tempranillo subtlety underneath. Will hopefully balance out in a few years.

We want the funk.. Dark smokey tar. a bit of saline. I would say animalistic but still tight. will check back in tomorrow on it.

2008 vintage