Absolution Cellars Tempranillo

2021, San Antonio Valley AVA, Monterey County, USA

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Absolution Cellars Tempranillo

Tempranillo

Absolution Cellars

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WE

92

Red
Dry
Still
Pasta
Aged

Bottle

$46

About the Wine

The latest vintage of this most versatile, and food-friendly 100% Tempranillo from the Pierce Ranch Vineyard, which specializes in growing Iberian (Spanish and Portuguese) varieties, was aged for 34 months in neutral French Oak to tame its tremendous tannins.

Tasting Notes

Starting off with a garnet crimson hue with hints of Old Chicago Brick; aromas of black cherry, star anise, nubuck leather, and baking spices; leading to cocoa, Manhattan Cherries, cinnamon, coffee, and peppery spice notes in the mouth; and a long lingering and gripping finish with hints of spice and vanilla.

Pairing Notes

Pairs with grilled lamb chops, classic spaghetti, pulled pork, and chocolate desserts.