Force Majeure

Tempranillo

9.611 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Dr. Owen Bargreen

A unique bottling for the AVA, the 2015 Force Majeure Tempranillo is a stunning wine made by Todd Alexander. Showing off a deep hue, this Tempranillo shows wonderful earthy terroir with smoked brisket and black fruits the fill the nose. The palate shows of a marvelous texture and a silky mouthfeel that delights. Creme de cassis. Turkish coffee, cigar ash and Earl Grey tea flavors all marvelously combine on the palate. Decadent and rich considering the varietal, this is a spectacular and novel bottling that will cellar well for a decade or more. Drink 2019-2035- 95

A unique bottling for the AVA, the 2015 Force Majeure Tempranillo is a stunning wine made by Todd Alexander. Showing off a deep hue, this Tempranillo shows wonderful earthy terroir with smoked brisket and black fruits the fill the nose. The palate shows of a marvelous texture and a silky mouthfeel that delights. Creme de cassis. Turkish coffee, cigar ash and Earl Grey tea flavors all marvelously combine on the palate. Decadent and rich considering the varietal, this is a spectacular and novel bottling that will cellar well for a decade or more. Drink 2019-2035- 95

Feb 19th, 2019
Paul T HB

Nice 👍🏼 but prefer the Mourvedre this time around

Nice 👍🏼 but prefer the Mourvedre this time around

Mar 4th, 2021
Paul T HB

More Short Rib wine.
Long decant or 10 more years either way 👌

More Short Rib wine.
Long decant or 10 more years either way 👌

Sep 16th, 2020
Paul T HB

Great Washington Tempranillo.
Only 1-3 bottles per membership, too bad because this is a great bottle. 1 down 2 to go.

Great Washington Tempranillo.
Only 1-3 bottles per membership, too bad because this is a great bottle. 1 down 2 to go.

Apr 28th, 2020
Paul T HB

My last 15, so good!

My last 15, so good!

Jun 16th, 2019
Paul T HB

So good, impossible to find more🙄

So good, impossible to find more🙄

Feb 24th, 2019
Paul T HB


Off the truck pull, soo good! Can only imagine it in a few years
Jeb 98+
His description is spot on, except I don’t think mine will last 3 years, I have no problem opening the rest by next week😬


Off the truck pull, soo good! Can only imagine it in a few years
Jeb 98+
His description is spot on, except I don’t think mine will last 3 years, I have no problem opening the rest by next week😬

Oct 26th, 2018
James Knoblich

James had this 2 years ago

James had this 2 years ago

Oct 24th, 2022
David B

David had this 2 years ago

David had this 2 years ago

Dec 22nd, 2021
Ronald Wanglin

Ronald had this 3 years ago

Ronald had this 3 years ago

Jun 15th, 2021