This wine is inky dark, and that’s no exaggeration. It actually looks like indigo ink. No light gets through at all. It’s the black hole of Tempranillo. One sniff demonstrates that darkness to my olfactory sense. There is major dark fruit, like black plums, blackberries, what’s darker than blackberries? Whatever it is, it’s in there, too. Shovel in a little dirt and light a campfire and you have the savory side figured out. The palate is fruitier than I expected, but don’t get the wrong idea. I just mean it isn’t completely given over to minerals and spices. That dark fruit is there, but it’s in a battle with the savory notes. Tannic structure is amazing - even after it’s open for three days. Bring on the red meat. This wine will not be tamed.
This wine is inky dark, and that’s no exaggeration. It actually looks like indigo ink. No light gets through at all. It’s the black hole of Tempranillo. One sniff demonstrates that darkness to my olfactory sense. There is major dark fruit, like black plums, blackberries, what’s darker than blackberries? Whatever it is, it’s in there, too. Shovel in a little dirt and light a campfire and you have the savory side figured out. The palate is fruitier than I expected, but don’t get the wrong idea. I just mean it isn’t completely given over to minerals and spices. That dark fruit is there, but it’s in a battle with the savory notes. Tannic structure is amazing - even after it’s open for three days. Bring on the red meat. This wine will not be tamed.
Jan 24th, 2016
Wow! First new world Tempranillo I've had. Fruit forward, beautiful tannins. Great new world approach!
Wow! First new world Tempranillo I've had. Fruit forward, beautiful tannins. Great new world approach!
Jan 18th, 2015Ok I agree it is inky dark. This is the 2009 vintage. Drink it now it is at the peak of flavor and the finish is dry as I like it. Fruit? yes but not fruity! Lingering finish for 2 min. Heaven in a temperanillo. I have been a fan of Abacela since 1999.
Ok I agree it is inky dark. This is the 2009 vintage. Drink it now it is at the peak of flavor and the finish is dry as I like it. Fruit? yes but not fruity! Lingering finish for 2 min. Heaven in a temperanillo. I have been a fan of Abacela since 1999.
Dec 30th, 2017
Huge nose, reaches out of the glass & grabs you. A fine wine introduced by great friends.
Huge nose, reaches out of the glass & grabs you. A fine wine introduced by great friends.
Dec 17th, 2016
Umpqua Valley, Southern Oregon, Oregon, USA
