Tempranillo is a grape that logically should be more widely planted in the vineyards of California, which has the sunshine and soils that the famous Spanish grape variety requires. Imagery has the proof in the bottle with this outstanding vintage from its Upper Ridge Vineyard in Sonoma County. This wine exhibits excellent weight and depth on the palate, with notes of plum and black cherry, and very fine tannins. It would benefit from additional cellaring but is perfectly enjoyable now. Platinum award winner at the 2015 San Diego International Wine Competition.
Imagery Estate, Pine Mountain / Cloverdale Peak (Sonoma County, California) Tempranillo 2012
By Robert Whitley