On the nose, rustic style mixed red fruits & blueberries, loamy soils, tea, a core of dark currants, licorice and fresh dark florals. The palate reveals a little more oak use. M body with M-M+ tannins. Fruits are a blend of blue fruits, dry cranberry & rhubarb, dry crushed rocks, wood shavings, steeped tea, touch of saline, violets, roses and a long, lean, beautiful, elegant finish that holds.
On the nose, rustic style mixed red fruits & blueberries, loamy soils, tea, a core of dark currants, licorice and fresh dark florals. The palate reveals a little more oak use. M body with M-M+ tannins. Fruits are a blend of blue fruits, dry cranberry & rhubarb, dry crushed rocks, wood shavings, steeped tea, touch of saline, violets, roses and a long, lean, beautiful, elegant finish that holds.
Aug 15th, 2017
Perhaps the most un-Tempranillo like Tempranillo I've ever had. Having said that, I like this. Has some VA but not overpowering. Savory, gamey, medium bodied. Speaks more to the Rocks and winemaker than varietal.
Perhaps the most un-Tempranillo like Tempranillo I've ever had. Having said that, I like this. Has some VA but not overpowering. Savory, gamey, medium bodied. Speaks more to the Rocks and winemaker than varietal.
Feb 7th, 2015
After a little breathing it really opened up. Dark fruit, leather and tobacco notes. I would prefer a little heavier tannin but that's just me.
After a little breathing it really opened up. Dark fruit, leather and tobacco notes. I would prefer a little heavier tannin but that's just me.
Dec 26th, 2016
$15 Spanish Crianza > $60 domestic 'Tempranillo'. Besides that, enjoyable enough. Better on day 2
$15 Spanish Crianza > $60 domestic 'Tempranillo'. Besides that, enjoyable enough. Better on day 2
Dec 19th, 2015
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
