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Hat Ranch Winery 2014 Tempranillo, Snake River Valley, $29

By on January 8, 2018

Young wineries and vineyards throughout the Snake River Valley, which includes both Idaho and Oregon, continue to explore Tempranillo. Sawtooth Vineyard, established by in the 1980s, introduced the Spanish grape to Idaho and it has found a home in Tim Harless’s program at Hat Ranch Winery. The 20 months in barrel develops notes of mocha, coconut and toffee to join the red currant, raspberry and Montmorency cherry. A touch of Petit Verdot (6%) adds to the tannin structure of bittersweet chocolate, and the low profile of alcohol allows that red fruit to shine. Suggested pairings from their Sunnyslope Wine District tasting room include bold meat dishes and aged Spanish cheeses.

Rating: Recommended

Production: 106 cases

Alcohol: 13.1%

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Articles authored by Great Northwest Wine are co-authored by Eric Degerman and Andy Perdue. In most cases, these are wine reviews that are judged blind by the Great Northwest Wine tasting panel.

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