K Vintners "El Jefe" 09

K Vintners "El Jefe" 09 -

Tempranillo blend, Spanish inspired.

2008 Vintage Tasting Notes

2008 Vintage Wine Spectator 91 points

Ripe and dark, with smoky plum and black olive flavors on a pol- ished frame, lingering gently after the muscular start. Offers depth and persistence. Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2014. - H.S.

From the winery -

"Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia - one sip of this bloody, earthy, gamey Tempranillo will take you there. Why buy a ticket to Spain when you can drink El Jefe. It’s the boss." - Charles Smith

En Chamberlin Vineyard: Freewater cobbley loam over gravel sand, an ancient dried riverbed located on the floor of the Walla Walla Valley, biodynamically farmed. Planted in 1997.

Previous Vintage Tasting Notes

From the winery: "(78% Tempranillo 22% Cabernet Savignon) This wine is The Boss! Pure Spanish on the nose. Roasted Salt, oyster shell, iodine & blood. It is rich, vibrant and absolutely compelling!"