Tempranillo Barrel Select 2019
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Tempranillo
Appellation
Texas High Plains
Harvest Date
September 23, 2019
Aging
23 months in American and French Oak, 10% new oak
Bottling Date
October 21, 2021
Alcohol %
13.4
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Great care was taken when it came to selecting the barrels that make up this exceptional wine. Like the 2019 Tempranillo, the Barrel Select has flavors of cherries, chocolate, sweet tobacco, and mocha. Choosing barrels that were of exceptional quality and extra aging has added flavors of smoke, vanilla, tea and delicate fig with a smooth and lingering finish.
Vineyard Notes
79% Tempranillo from Bingham Family Vineyard, Meadow TX
16% Merlot from Bingham Family Vineyard, Meadow TX
5% Cabernet Sauvignon from Diamante Doble Vineyards Tokio, TX
Winemaker Notes
Tempranillo (Temp-ra-nee-oh) goes by many other names; Tinta de Toro, Tinto Fino in Spain and Aragonez or Tinta Roris in Portugalare just to name a few. It is a red wine grape that is mostly associated with the Spanish Rioja region where it is primarily blended with Grenache and Carignan. However, it makes an excellent single varietal wine. As of 2015, it was the fourth most widely planted wine making grape in the world, proving its popularity. The Texas High Plains is a particularly good region for growing Tempranillo as it has a similar climate to Spain.
Food Pairing Notes
Pair with Manchego cheese, chorizo and rice, carne asada street tacos, grilled tri tip steak, smoky bar-b-q, or classic chocolate pie.