Squad Tempranillo 2022
by Tooth & Nail Wine Co
A strikingly unique red from Paso Robles; deliciously fruit forward yet bold and expansive
Grapes: Tempranillo
Aromas: Black cherry, strawberry preserves, fig
Flavors: Blueberry, cherry cola, toasted oak
Texture: Chewy, generous and supple with fine-grained tannins
Aging: Aged in French oak barriques (45% new oak) for 10 months
Vineyard: Sustainably grown at Seashell Vineyard in the Estrella District of Paso Robles
Noted by Wine Enthusiast as "One of the Best Tempranillos to Drink Right Now" the 2022 Tempranillo presents vibrant aromas of black cherry, strawberry preserve and fig with distinct savory notes. The palate is chewy, generous and supple, delivering flavors of blueberry, cherry cola, vanilla, cedarwood, mocha and mushroom, all buttressed by buoyant acidity. Notes of toasted oak emerge on a rich, rustic finish.
After harvesting and destemming, Director of Winemaking Jeremy Leffert and his team fermented the Tempranillo fruit predominantly in stainless steel with a complement in concrete tanks. After seven to 10 days of warm extraction, the new wine was pressed off the skins and into stainless steel tanks to finish fermentation, a maneuver designed to maintain a pure tannin profile while avoiding any uptake of phenolic astringency.
After fermentation, the individual lots were aged in 10 percent new French oak barrels for 10 months. Small contributions of Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Graciano and Petite Sirah were included in the final blend for enhanced dimension and complexity. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered.
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Sustainability is at the core of what we do. It is our way of doing right by the land that gives us so much. It also means being a good steward of our people, community, and winery culture.
- We farm our vineyards with organic practices
- We utilize hand labor for weed abatement as an alternative to herbicides
- We practice deficit irrigation as a means to conserve water and heighten fruit quality
- We pledge 1% of profits to “1% for the Planet” — a global initiative to benefit the environment and help grow a better world
Squad Tempranillo 2022
"One of the best Tempranillos to drink right now."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Winemaker's Pairings
Jeremy Leffert – Director of Winemaking
Eating
Roasted Lamb
Listening to
"Mad About You" by Son Little
Reading
"El Defao" by Cece Bell
Watching
V for Vendetta
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