2022 Tempranillo
Appellation
Walla Walla Valley
Vineyards
Tempranillo – Watermill Estate Vineyard
Grenache – Andrews Vineyard
Syrah – Funk Estate Vineyard
Fermentation
Handpicked and hand sorted fruit crushed into small open top stainless steel tanks. The cap was punched down three times per day by hand. Free run juice was transferred to French oak barrels to complete fermentation.
Aging
18 months in French oak barrels. 20% New.
Tasting Notes
This 2022 Tempranillo from The Rocks District is a refined expression of place. The wine opens with distinctive aromatics—ripe red fruit, plum, and cherry, layered with savory notes of prosciutto, smoked ham, and umami. A delicate floral lift of violet adds elegance, while a subtle undercurrent of leather, spice, and olive brine speaks to its unmistakable origin.
On the palate, bright fruit and earthy depth unfold with flavors of black cherry, plum, dried fig, and a touch of briny minerality. The wine’s silky mouthfeel, combined with a persistent finish of savory spice and lingering ripe fruit, leaves a lasting impression. Delightful by the glass or enjoy with pizza, lasagna, or grilled meats.
Drink 2025-2035.