Wine Details
2016 Tempranillo
Red
Amador County
$33.00
Flavor Profile
Bolder, aged Tempranillo wines pair nicely with steak, gourmet burgers and rack of lamb. Fresher styles match well with baked pasta and other tomato-based dishes.
Tobacco
Dried Fig
Dill
Description
92 pts. Wine Enthusiast Magazine Tempranillo is known for its earthy nose; think leather or dusty soil, and its dryness. This Tempranillo has a rich mouthfeel, smooth tannins and a full body accompanied by dark plum fruit and light pipe tobacco notes.
Specifications
Vineyard:
Estate blocks 3 and 4
Vintage:
2016
ABV:
14
Cooperage:
Neutral oak & 20% new French
Wine Profile
Food Pairing Notes:
It is a pretty easy wine to pair with food thanks to its strong earthy and savory notes. The wine is particularly good with grilled meats and vegetables, and Paella. It goes especially well with BBQ'd or smoked meats. Grits, polenta, and dishes with corn as a major ingredient and spicy Mexican or Indian dishes shine with Tempranillo.
Production Notes:
Two clones of head trained Tempranillo vines grown on south-facing slopes at 2200-2350 feet elevation in two blocks, 3 and 4. Aged in neutral oak barrels with 20% new French oak for 2.5 years; bottled in
Vintage Notes:
It’s a bit young yet and will benefit from aging or decanting.