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2009 Tempranillo Vintage: A dry spring allowed for good berry set and an average crop. Normal sum- mer conditions slowly brought the grapes to maturity. Record rains in mid-October forced vintners to quickly pick the ripe fruit that was still in the field. Despite a frantic finish, the 2009 vintage produced fruity wines with intense flavors, great texture, and beautiful balance. Vineyard: Tempranillo is the noble grape of Spain. It is the predominant varietal in the wines from the famous Rioja region, where it is sometimes blended with Garnacha (Grenache), Graciano, and Mazuelo (Carignan). In 1998 two acres of Tempranillo were planted on an isolated knoll in the southern part of the Truchard Estate Vineyard. The vines grow in vol- canic soils and benefit from the cool Carneros temperatures. Tempranillo makes a unique, spicy wine, with deep purple color, lush texture, and firm acidity. It is a wonderful food wine. Harvest: October 26 • 24.2 ºBrix • 3.70 pH • 7.1 g/L TA Winemaking: The fruit was gently destemmed and crushed into an open top fermenter with approximately 20% whole berries. The tank was in- oculated with Pasteur Red yeast and punched down twice daily throughout the fermentation. The temperature peaked at 88º F. After 14 days of mac- eration, the lot was pressed and allowed to settle in tank before going to barrel. The wine was aged for 10 months in both French (85%) and American (15%) oak; 25% of these barrels were new. The wine was racked only one time before being bottled in August 2010. This wine is 100% Tempranillo. It is very approachable right now, but will reward careful cellaring for the next 7 - 10 years. Wine Analysis: 13.9% alcohol • 3.79 pH • 6.4 g/l TA Tasting Notes: Rich aromas of black cherry, boysenberry, and cassis; with hints of tea, cedar, and earth. The mouth has sublte flavors of plum, cranberry, and sweet vanilla. Delicate tannins focus the palate and pro- vide a lingering finish of red fruit, mineral and spice. Release Date: July 6, 2013 Cases Produced: 245 cases .

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