Abacela Tempranillo Umpqua 05 |
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Delicate scents of candied cherries, cassis, candied red currant, and a distinct sense of rose petals mingle with toasty barrel spice in the nose. Flavors are of sweet black cherries, cassis, lots of toasty cocoa bean, and the wine finishes with a reiteration of the spicy barrel toast of the scent -- lovely spicy oak and black fruit. Their "intro level" Tempranillo From the winery: Vineyard maturity with consequent increased production has given us an opportunity to achieve one of our long-term goals, that is to produce a lighter style, more food friendly Tempranillo. The remaining obstacle, this grape's massive tannin structure, has been harnessed (in this vintage at least) and this Umpqua Cuv?e is the outcome of that effort. This Tempranillo delivers typical varietal character of blackberry, plum, cedar, spice and leather notes in both bouquet and flavor. It's more forward style will permit earlier enjoyment (i.e. less bottle ageing) with most daily fare or fancy entrees from shepherd's pie to veal Oscar. Enjoy! |
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