2022 Reserve Tempranillo
A new-world expression of a Spanish classic
$50
Retail
$40
About the Wine
The historic Spanish variety Tempranillo has found a successful home in the vineyards of Paso Robles. Like its birthplace in the Rioja and Ribera del Duero regions of Spain, Paso Robles offers hot summer days, cool nights, and little rainfall. Our 2022 Reserve Tempranillo tempts you with beautifully layered fruit, exotic spice, floral highlights, and a long complex finish with firm tannins. This wine will definitely gain further complexity and balance with a few years in the cellar. It never fails to amaze with its affinity toward a wide variety of foods. ¡Que aproveche!
Tasting Notes
Body
Appearance
Bright, deep ruby to purple in color with an opaque core, and lightly staining, slow tears.
Aroma
An aromatic and savory red, this wine shows both fresh and dried red cherries, earthy tea leaf, dried lavender, and leather for a complex bouquet.
Palate
Moderate-plus in body with bold notes of fig and cherry, balanced by finely textured tannins and a mouth-watering acidity. Juicy plum and exotic woodsy spice on the finish.
Key Features
Appellation
Paso Robles
Fermentation
Stainless steel closed-top tanks with UV43 yeast and twice-daily pump-overs
Maturation
Barrel aged for 21 months in French oak (40% new)
Alcohol
14.0%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Sopressini Pasta
A very food-friendly wine, try our 2022 Reserve Tempranillo with a beef stew or lamb tagine, or, after laying it down for a few years in the cellar, pair it with grilled meats, a vegetable lasagna, ratatouille, or sopressini pasta.
