Dan Lee of Morgan Winery in Salinas/Santa Lucia Highlands is a stellar producer of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah, yet also lives life on the wild side by sourcing Mediterranean-varietal grapes for his Lee Family brand. This Tempranillo is earthy and smoky, with juicy red cherry and boysenberry flavors, enhanced by notes of black and red licorice, spice and vanillin. One whiff and taste, and you’ll want to enjoy it with roasted meats, beef jerky and any dish where mushrooms are featured.
Lee Family Farm, Arroyo Seco (Monterey County, California) Tempranillo 2012
By Linda Murphy