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Parador Rancho Napa Valley Chimiles Vineyard Tempranillo 2004

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2004 Vintage

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Parador Rancho Napa Valley Chimiles Vineyard Tempranillo (2004)

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Winery:
Parador Cellars Vineyards
Varietal:
Tempranillo
Region:
USA > California > Napa
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2012
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User Tags:  stone fruits, herb, plum, strong, grill, acidic, structure, smokey, (tree) fruit, blackberry 


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Most famous as the predominant grape in the blended wines of Rioja, Tempranillo has emerged as a potential star in regions as disparate as Australia and California. Tempranillo generally produces medium-bodied wines with juicy acidity and bright raspberry fruit enlivened by notes of dusty earth, dry herbs and leather. Tempranillo is often blended with Grenache, Graciano, and Mazuelo (aka Carignan) in the production of red wine from the Rioja region of Spain.

Winemakers Notes

Production: 8 barrels produced
'Rancho Chimiles Vineyard'
Tempranillo
Vineyard: Tempranillo
Rancho Chimiles Vineyard- This virgin vineyard site was cleared and planted especially for the Parador project, from cuttings and plants originating from the Ribera del Duero and Rioja. The vineyard is planted at an elevation of 1000 feet and on a slope filled with sandstone rock. When observed by Alejandro Fernandez he remarked the site 'looks like that which one would find in Spain'. Aged in one, two & three-year old French barrels 5 barrels kept read more...

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'A sensational wine that could easily be mistaken for a top Tempranillo from Spain's famous Ribera del Duero region. Dense, rich cocoa notes, plus lots of spiciness and red-berry flavors. Medium-deep, plum and earth tones, backed by


January 2009

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Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Vinfolio in Issue 96 Abundant blackberry, cherry and smoke in the nose with some hints of herb and plum. Strong palate structure with good acidity. A great alternative to Zinfandel for the summer grilling season. Don't let it get away.


 

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