Raptor Ridge
Tempranillo
Rogue Valley, Southern Oregon, Oregon, USA
Bright black fruit on the nose with some juicy lushness. A nice acidity and lush berry on the palate.
Bright black fruit on the nose with some juicy lushness. A nice acidity and lush berry on the palate.
Nov 16th, 2016Upon opening, the nose of this 2013 Rogue Valley Tempranillo from Raptor Ridge exhibited a strong savory green note, a cross between chervil and nettles that blew off to reveal a wine that quite primary in its expression. Mulberry and plum skirting earth and game and even a touch of wild lilac, these are notes that might underpin a classic Tempranillo, but here they are particularly fresh and energetic, the sort of profile I'd expect from a wine that had only recently finished fermenting. 13.8% ABV Sample
Upon opening, the nose of this 2013 Rogue Valley Tempranillo from Raptor Ridge exhibited a strong savory green note, a cross between chervil and nettles that blew off to reveal a wine that quite primary in its expression. Mulberry and plum skirting earth and game and even a touch of wild lilac, these are notes that might underpin a classic Tempranillo, but here they are particularly fresh and energetic, the sort of profile I'd expect from a wine that had only recently finished fermenting. 13.8% ABV Sample
Sep 26th, 2015Rare gem. Lots of dried red fruit on the nose. Finishes with a spicy, soft tannin.
Rare gem. Lots of dried red fruit on the nose. Finishes with a spicy, soft tannin.
Aug 15th, 2015
Solid Tempranillo. Full, dry, some tannins. Dark fruit.
Solid Tempranillo. Full, dry, some tannins. Dark fruit.
Jan 12th, 2022Nice, solid Tempranillo. Dark wine with lots of tobacco, smokey, and spicy notes.
Nice, solid Tempranillo. Dark wine with lots of tobacco, smokey, and spicy notes.
Dec 12th, 2021
Well constructed. Good Weds nite table wine! Enjoyable
Well constructed. Good Weds nite table wine! Enjoyable
May 17th, 2019Great Thursday nite wine. Simple, straightforward
Great Thursday nite wine. Simple, straightforward
Oct 12th, 2018
Opened for three days, revealing peppercorn, salinity and smokehouse on the nose. Dark plums and cherries gush onto the tongue, giving way to Kalamata olives, caraway, anise, mushrooms, and fertile soils. Great finish of rich, raw meat and dark chocolate.
Opened for three days, revealing peppercorn, salinity and smokehouse on the nose. Dark plums and cherries gush onto the tongue, giving way to Kalamata olives, caraway, anise, mushrooms, and fertile soils. Great finish of rich, raw meat and dark chocolate.
Oct 21st, 2014Nice for a Tempranillo. More fruit less dry and tannic
Nice for a Tempranillo. More fruit less dry and tannic
Aug 29th, 2014