The secret is out on the quality of fruit from the Heringer Vineyard — I’ve tasted several fine examples, including this one by Idle Hour. It delivers aromas of bright cherry and blackberry fruit, with touches of raspberry, vanilla, flowers and allspice, and translates them directly to flavors on the palate, with a long finish that brings all of the elements together. Try it with an Angus burger or a seared tri-tip in your favorite marinade.
Idle Hour Winery, Clarksburg (California) Tempranillo 2010
By Rich Cook