Country: US / Oregon
Variety: Red Blend
Winery: South Stage / Alchemy
This six-year-old wine is 40% Tempranillo, 40% Carmenère and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Carmenère dominates, pushing stiff, tannic, stemmy flavors into the core. It’s not in danger of aging too quickly, but the tannins seem unlikely to soften.