Kenneth Volk

John Smith Vineyard Tempranillo

8.88 ratings

9.02 pro ratings

San Benito County, Central Coast, California, 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

8.7

Aging well. Still lots of fruit, med tannin and pronounced oak. Cali style for sure, and well done.

Aging well. Still lots of fruit, med tannin and pronounced oak. Cali style for sure, and well done.

Aug 31st, 2016

Independent Wine Consultant & Sommelier

9.3

Succulent and subtle, great taste with a strong smooth tannic finish.

Succulent and subtle, great taste with a strong smooth tannic finish.

May 25th, 2016

9.0

Juicy

Juicy

Sep 13th, 2015

Heather Meitner

8.8

Similar to a Pinot w/ body. Delish with my skirt steak tacos!

Similar to a Pinot w/ body. Delish with my skirt steak tacos!

Mar 11th, 2015

9.2

Tom had this 4 years ago

Tom had this 4 years ago

Jan 23rd, 2020

9.0

Patrick had this 7 years ago

Patrick had this 7 years ago

Jul 29th, 2017

7.8

Matthew had this 9 years ago

Matthew had this 9 years ago

Jun 14th, 2015

8.9

Jacob had this 10 years ago

Jacob had this 10 years ago

Feb 8th, 2014