Cool climate Tempranillo is an unusual find in the USA, though the variety’s early ripening is exactly why it is planted in cool portions of Spain with compact growing seasons. This Tempranillo exhibits the kind of concentration that comes from low yields and in the vineyard, shown here as typical grapey character enhanced by notes of cherry, vanilla and cocoa. It’s ready to drink, and it’s priced right.
Morgan Winery, Arroyo Seco (Monterey County, California) Tempranillo 2020
By Rich Cook