Tertulia 2008 Les Collines Vineyard Tempranillo (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Country: US / Les Collines Vineyard
Variety: Tempranillo Washington
Winery: Tertulia / Walla Walla Valley (WA)

The Tempranillo has an agreeable entry, with pretty violet scents leading into tart raspberry and cherry fruit, amplified with a bit of barrel spice. It loses steam quickly, and the tannins turn chewy and a bit rough, but more bottle age may help smooth it out.