Continued success at their Windy Ridge Vineyard in the Boise suburb of Meridian with five clones of early-ripening Tempranillo has turned into the second career Platinum for Lawrence and Kay Hansen. Their winemaker, Mike Crowley, shows off his training via the storied Walla Walla Community College program by capturing classic Tempranillo touchpoints, starting with aromas of black cherry, Craisin and saddle leather, which are joined by light toast and vanilla. Velvety tannins and a medium body allow for full enjoyment of Bing cherry, strawberry and caramel. On the way out, the vibrancy of Montmorency cherry and Raisinet makes for a delicious finale. The versatility of Tempranillo at the dining table is also a natural fit for the Treasure Valley, home to one of the largest Basque communities beyond the Iberian Peninsula. Qualifying award: Idaho Wine & Cider Competition (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 90 points
Production: 133 cases
Alcohol: 13.6%
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