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Parador Tempranillo Rancho Chimiles Vineyard(2004)
- Winery:
- Parador Cellars Vineyards
- Varietal:
- Tempranillo
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- stone fruits, structure, strong, acidic, grill, red grape, zinfandel, plum, herb, bramble fruits
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...separate from the Parador blend to highlight this special site. Medium-deep, plum and earth tones, backed by purple-red fruit nuances - Good acidity and compelling mouth-feel - Good structure for medium-term aging potential Excellent true varietal character. This wine is starting to show the complexity that develops as the vines mature. (hide)
'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...separate from the Parador blend to highlight this special site. Medium-deep, plum and earth tones, backed by purple-red fruit nuances - Good acidity and compelling mouth-feel - Good structure for medium-term aging potential Excellent true varietal character. This wine is starting to show the complexity that develops as the vines mature. (hide)
- Doug Wilder
- Vinfolio
- Issue 96
- 92/100
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July 2007
- 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.
