2020 ‘Star Ship’ Tempranillo
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100% Tempranillo
Yakima Valley
14.5% ALC
Tasting Notes
Black cherries, juicy plums, tangerines, vanilla and pipe tobacco, with hints of pepper, fresh figs and cinnamon. Bold flavors of red curry, cocoa powder, blackberries and smoked meats linger on the finish.
Pairing Suggestion
Roasted lamb, grilled lamb, lamb burgers, Prosciutto, Chorizo, Manchego cheese...think charcuterie boards.
Method
Hand-picked, hand-sorted Tempranillo sourced mainly from Sugarloaf Vineyard in the Yakima Valley and a splash of Numeral Mountain Vineyard Tempranillo in Entiat, WA. Whole-berry fermented in several one-ton bins using a variety of yeasts to achieve a complexity of varietal character, mouthfeel and aroma. Aged for 20 months in 30% new American oak barrels from Seguin Moreau Cooperage.
Ratings + Awards
90 Points :: Wine Enthusiast
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Tempranillo
Appellation
Yakima Valley
Vineyard Designation
Sugarloaf Vineyard
Alcohol %
14.5