2019 Tempranillo
2023 summer club release
The 2019 Tempranillo is a rich and full-bodied delight with a nose brimming with blackberry and plum, complemented by a touch of vanilla and cedar. The generous fruit flavors persist into a smooth and satisfying finish, earning a Gold Medal at the 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Recommend decanting and can cellar for 3-5 years.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Tempranillo
Appellation
El Dorado
Vineyard Designation
Las Lomas Vineyard
Acid
0.62
pH
3.64
Aging
30 months in French Oak
Fermentation
Bin fermentation
Bottling Date
11/16/22
Residual Sugar
0
Tannin
Medium
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This wine exemplifies the idiom "Tempranillo is the Cabernet of Spain". This robust garnet red wine has intense dark berry and plum aromas, medium tannins, earthy and leather notes with a rich and long vanilla finish. It should age gracefully for another decade.
Awards
2023 San Francisco Chronicle Gold Medal
Vineyard Notes
This Tempranillo is from the Las Lomas Vineyard in Placerville grown by Irene and Nemorio De Casas.
Production Notes
This wine was cold soaked for a couple days before inoculation and fermented in bins for 10 days until dryness.
Winemaker Notes
My first Tempranillo was made in 1994 and I've made it almost every vintage since then. To me Tempranillo just has it all, color, body, depth of fruit and complexity when aged appropriately. Our Customers over the years have donned it "The Favorite" among many fine wines.
Food Pairing Notes
I love the versatility of Tempranillo! It is my go to wine with Roasted Pork, Carnitas, but is also great with Beef empanadas and so on...
Production
136 cases Produced
