Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Appellation
High Valley
Alcohol %
13.8
2017 Tempranillo
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Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Our 2017 Tempranillo is sure to please. This medium bodied plummy red offers accents of spicy
black pepper, cinnamon and anise over its rich fruit core. The fruit and spice are complimented
by velvety tannins. Cohesive and complex, this is an enjoyable wine.
Vineyard Notes
At 2250 ft. above sea level, Rattlesnake Ridge Vineyard, true to its name, weaves its way
along the southwestern slopes of Brassfield Estate. This winding ridge is comprised of broken
shale, characteristic of the Franciscan Formation, with a light dusting of red volcanic soil. The
combination of elevation and unique soil composition creates a microclimate that stresses the
vines, limiting grape yields. These growing conditions translate into a focused wine with
concentrated and intense varietal fruit characteristics.
Winemaker Notes
At Brassfield Estate, our winemaking emphasizes quality and the use of traditional hand-crafted
techniques, which create wines that have both power and finesse. During harvest we use twice
daily pump overs and finish with extended maceration by heating of the must. We allow our
wines to undergo malolactic fermentation naturally in our caves. As with the great Tempranillos
of Spain, we use exclusively American Oak barrels and age the wine for 21 months. The wine
was stirred monthly on its lees to achieve body and texture. This Tempranillo was fined but
bottled without filtration
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Appellation
High Valley
Alcohol %
13.8