Tempranillo, the red workhorse grape of Spain, has had mixed success in California, sometimes due to shy fruit. In...
Murrieta’s Well, Livermore Valley (California) Tempranillo 2009
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Gerald D. Boyd
Murrieta’s Well, Livermore Valley (California) 2008
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Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles (California) 2009
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