2004
Tempranillo
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SF
Chronicle Wine Tasting Silver
Medal Winner |
This wine is 100% Tempranillo from the Vista
Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles. The grapes
were harvested at 24.5° Brix,
de-stemmed and lightly crushed. The must was then inoculated
with yeast and fermented at 85° F until the right balance
of tannins and fruit were attained. At near dryness the must
was drained and pressed to barrels. The wine was left to
finish its secondary malolactic fermentation and then racked
off its
gross lees.
This
wine was left to age in 1-2 year old American and
French oak barrels for 13 months- the time determined
by tasting. The barrels were then racked to tank
for the final blending. Bottled unrefined and unfiltered,
this wine is showing the perfect balance between
oak and fruit.
Harvested
9/4-9/17/2004
400 cases produced
Bottled: Feb 28, 2006
Tasting Notes:
Bright aromas of blueberry and cherry fruit are enhanced by Chinese
five spice and soy. Leather, smoke, and vanilla round out the
experience. The fruit aromas are carried through in the mouth.
The perfect balance of acid to fruit along with the smooth structure
maintains the varietal character of this wine. The taste lingers
on the tongue with roasted nuts, vanilla, and blackberry.
Food recommendations:
The perfect match with Paella, roasted or grilled lamb and beef,
and hard cheeses like Manchego and Asiago.
Suggested
Retail: $24
2005
Tempranillo Rosé
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2006
California State Fair Silver Medal Winner with
Best of Class for Region Award |
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SF
Chronicle Wine Tasting Silver
Medal Winner |
Jim
Gordon of California Wine Web wrote:
Coral
Mustang Tempranillo Rosé 2005 —
A compelling and complete rose. Orange-pink color, vibrant
citrus and raspberry aromas and flavors, and vivid acidity
to keep it fresh and lively. 250 cases. 89 points
Great
Boutique Wines You Can Buy Online by
Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis and Robert M. Cohen
heralds this "the
best Rosé of
Tempranillo in the US"
This beautifully balanced Rosé is made from 100% Tempranillo
grapes from the Vista Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles. Picked specifically
for this wine at 22° degrees Brix, the grapes were de-stemmed
and just barely crushed. The juice was monitored several times
a day for color and at the middle of the third day it was deemed
ready to bleed off the skins. This juice was fermented cold,
55° F, for almost three weeks. 20 percent of the wine
went to barrels for lees stirring to bring another level
of complexity
to the wine.
Harvested
Sept 6 2005
280 cases produced
Bottled Feb 28, 2006
Tasting Notes:
The beautiful color of this is complimented with the aromas of
Rose, lime, and red raspberry. Slight creaminess balanced by
acidity makes this the perfect warm weather and winter holiday
wine. The lingering finish is fresh with citrus and berries.
Food
recommendations:
The perfect wine
to go with a picnic of roasted chicken or with summertime
grilling of fish, especially salmon, and chicken. This
versatile wine can go from your St. Patrick’s day
corned beef to Memorial day picnic, to Thanksgiving turkey
and ham.
Suggested
Retail: $19
End of Season Sale: $12
New
Release! 2005
Tempranillo
Suggested
Retail: $25
New
Release! 2006 Tempranillo Rosé
Suggested
Retail: $15
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