Hovey’s second vintage of Tempranillo from Rolleri, one of the first plantings of Tempranillo, shows more depth, more fruit and better balance than the 2008 rendition. The color is a medium ruby while the aromatics are bright cherry-berry with subtle toasted oak notes. It has good texture, developed fruit, soft tannins, mocha accents, 14.8% alcohol and good length through the finish.
Hovey Wine, Calaveras County (California) Tempranillo 2009
By Gerald D. Boyd