2022 Tempranillo

Gold  - 2024 Cascadia International Wine Competition - 91 points

Wine Overview

Varietal: 100% Tempranillo

Vineyard: Sonrisa

AVA: Rattlesnake Hills

Élevage: Aged in 15% new French oak for

18 months

Tasting Notes

This Tempranillo greets you with aromatic layers of ripe raspberry, black cherry, and a hint of

tobacco. The palate reveals flavors of plum, fig, wrapped around a core of chocolate, and a

touch of vanilla and spice from the French oak. It's a medium-bodied wine with well-

integrated tannins and a long, smooth finish.

Winemaking

This is our inaugural vintage of Tempranillo. We source this from Sonrisa vineyard in the

Rattlesnake Hills, the same vineyard as our Rosé. We use 15% new French oak with a lighter

toast than our other wines to add a little spice and vanilla to the background without

interfering with the fruit.

Food Pairing

This Tempranillo pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, where the wine’s fruit and spice

complement the meat’s savory richness. Spicy chorizo adds a bold contrast that brings out

the wine’s deep flavors, while a hearty paella enhances its complexity. For a cheese option,

Manchego harmonizes with the wine's balanced tannins and hints of vanilla.

Technical Data

Alcohol: 14.8% ABV

Production: 53 cases