Decanted 1 hr. ahead. Very dark ruby with a bit of brown. Fragrant nose, wafting an interesting wave of mint along with cherries, blackberries, and dry wood. Dry and brambly on the palate, showing coffee flavors and austerity; medium body, not rich but angular. Finishes quickly with firm grip and low tannins. An interesting version of Spain's great grape. Not as sensuous as the CA style I am used to drinking. Respectable; thought-provoking.
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(Fall Creek Vineyards Tempranillo Salt Lick Vineyards) Dark red violet color; baked black fruit, spice nose; baked black fruit, spice palate; medium-plus finish
10/24/2013 - riversedge wrote: 87 Points
Dry, slight jam, spice. Nice wine
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3/26/2013 - VeniceCalif wrote: 89 Points
Decanted 1 hr. ahead. Very dark ruby with a bit of brown. Fragrant nose, wafting an interesting wave of mint along with cherries, blackberries, and dry wood. Dry and brambly on the palate, showing coffee flavors and austerity; medium body, not rich but angular. Finishes quickly with firm grip and low tannins. An interesting version of Spain's great grape. Not as sensuous as the CA style I am used to drinking. Respectable; thought-provoking.
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1/30/2013 - riversedge wrote: 84 Points
Blackberry, creosote, and some leather. Could use a couple years to mellow. Nice brawny wine though.
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