2022 Tempranillo
Starfield Estate El Dorado AVA
Tasting Notes
The 2022 Tempranillo is a rich and savory wine, offering an intricate bouquet and complex palate. Aromas of Iberico ham, marjoram, and mole intermingle with enticing notes of chocolate-covered bing cherries, tobacco, vanilla, blackberry jam, and a hint of sassafras.
On the palate, the tannins are smoothy and lightly chalky, this Tempranillo leans toward a savory presentation, with dominant flavors of chocolate and cherry. Sierra Spice frames a meaty finish of dried herbs and a hint of vanilla, adding depth and warmth to the overall profile. This wine is beautifully balanced, perfect for enjoying now or cellaring through 2030.
Wine Profile
| Grape Variety: | 97% Tempranillo, 3% Grenache |
| Appellation: | El Dorado AVA |
| Vineyard: | Starfield Estate |
| Vines: | Planted 2014 |
| Elevation & Site: | 2,200 feet. Planted on north and east-facing slopes at the coolest part of the vineyard in rocky, quartz soils. |
| Alcohol: | 14.9% |
| pH: | 3.72 |
| Acidity g/L: | 6.39 |
| Cellaring: | 18 months in 25% new French oak, 11% new American oak, 5% new Hungarian oak, 59% neutral oak |
| Bottling Date: | May 2024 |
| Production: | 311 cases |
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Food Pairings
Pulled Pork Platter, Manchego Cheese with Quince Paste, Paella, French Dip Sandwich