Falkner Winery, Temecula Valley (California) 2013

Jun 1, 2016

By Rich Cook

The brettanomyces argument rages on, with plenty of debate about whether or not the character that it adds to a wine helps or harms it.  The fact that there’s still plenty of it out there suggests that there is a market for them, and I think that’s a good thing.  In this bottle, the earthy, barnyard character that brett brings is well managed, allowing the fruit and herb flavors to come out pleasantly.  You’ll want a richly spiced roast beef prep to get the best from it.  A Platinum Award winner at the 2016 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge.

Country / Region

California

Appellation

Temecula Valley

Grape Variety

Color

Red

Vintage

2013

Score

90

Price

US $ 50.00

Producer

Falkner Winery