Abacela, Umpqua Valley (Oregon) Tempranillo 2009

Jul 20, 2015

By Michael Apstein

Tempranillo, Spain’s leading premium red grape, is a recent addition to Oregon vineyards.  Judging from this example, growers will be planting more.  Juicy and fruity, Abacela’s has a pleasant tang that gives it structure and prevents it from coming across as jammy.  The tannins are appropriately present — it is after all Tempranillo — which means it better suited for rich meats rather than as a stand alone aperitif type red wine.

Country / Region

Oregon

Appellation

Umpqua Valley

Grape Variety

Tempranillo

Color

Red

Vintage

2009

Score

89

Price

US $ 21.00

Producer

Abacela