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Red
2008 Quinta Cruz Tempranillo Reserve Pierce Ranch
Tempranillo
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- San Antonio Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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Grillgod Likes this wine: 87 points
November 14, 2014 - Firm acidity, very light oak compared to Spanish Tempranillo's. Sour plum and cherry. Firm grip and may be a bit harsh for some.
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dssinger wrote: 85 points
October 13, 2013 - leathery, smoky
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affordableCollector wrote: 88 points
May 17, 2013 - ruby red in color. cherry, dark berry, spice, earth, cedar, on the nose. cherry, earth, cedar, blackberry, on the palate. medium acid on the finish.
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James Kim wrote: 90 points
January 12, 2013 - From memory. Really nice. Berry fruits but with a bramble and depth. Remember really enjoying it.
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yhn wrote: 89 points
February 7, 2012 - (Includes some Touriga and Graciano)
Nose - savory, smoked alder, blackberry, cinnamon, kirsh.
Round soft kirsh, blackberry, cinnamon, red plum.
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By Richard Jennings
6/9/2012 (link) 89 points(Quinta Cruz Tempranillo Reserve Pierce Ranch) Medium dark cherry red color; mature, baked berry, baked cherry nose; mature, baked berry, baked cherry palate; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Quinta Cruz
- Varietal Tempranillo
- Designation Reserve
- Vineyard Pierce Ranch
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation San Antonio Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 11 (52%)
- Consumed 10 (48%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 2 votes
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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