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Storm Filomena presented a record-breaking kick-off to Spain’s 2021 vintage. In La Mancha, our desert-like landscape transformed into a sea of white, blanketed by the highest snowfall in over a century. The following spring brought rainstorms and frost, reducing yields before summer signaled the return of dry weather. Our 60-year-old Tempranillo vines enjoyed gorgeous sunny days nourished by winter’s water reserves deep in the soil. We harvested in late August, collecting plump grape clusters by hand, eager to sample the riches of an unforgettable year.
The La Mancha region is located on the Meseta Central—a large plateau in the heart of Spain. This area is known for dry, windy plains scattered with 16th-century windmills and historic vineyards. Tempranillo, known locally as Cencibel, originated in Spain and feels right at home in this arid landscape, taking advantage of the high elevation’s warm days and cool nights. These wines are a bold balance of fruit, earth and oak capable of aging for decades in the bottle.
When enjoying our Tempranillo, fresh violet aromas are first to greet the nose before they are joined by mint, white pepper and a touch of earth. The palate is fruit-focused, with flavors that lean fresh and ripe. Bright blueberry notes weave with hints of red cherry as the soft mouthfeel is supported by integrated oak and tannins, followed by a dry finish that leaves lingering notes of cedar between sips.
Violet, mint, earth, blueberry, cherry, white pepper, cedar
Profile
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This Tempranillo has all the features of an excellent food wine. Its uplifting aromas, fresh fruit flavors and supportive tannins make it a superb match to herbal seasonings and sauces served with lean red meat or tender cuts of pork. Vegetarian dishes should feature earthy vegetables and legumes with salt and olive oil to emphasize the wine’s body and ripe berry flavors. Seasonings with mint and white pepper will match its aromas and create a harmonious pairing experience.
Menu suggestions
• Blueberry and thyme focaccia
• Vegetarian paella
• Patatas bravas with garlic alioli
• Paprika-rubbed pork loin
• Spanish beef stew with root vegetables
• Grilled skirt steak with mint chimichurri
Temperature: Room temperature (60–65°F)
Decanting time: 30 minutes
Glassware: Bordeaux glass
After careful selection at harvest, we sort through our Tempranillo grapes a second time when they arrive at the winery to ensure we get the best expression of the year. We pursue youth and freshness throughout our winemaking process, encouraging this native variety’s fruitforward character and earthiness to reveal itself. Oak aging takes place in traditional oak barriques. This size barrel allows for the perfect amount of interaction with oxygen before the wine enters the bottle, and we proudly secure the cork on an impeccable vintage.
• Sorting selects only the highest quality grapes for fermentation.
• Oak aging enhances overall complexity and texture.
• Rainfall early in the season keeps vines hydrated throughout ripening.
• Low yields increase grape’s flavor concentration.
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