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Cru Wine Company 2008 Carmichael 'Rojo de Rey' Tempranillo
California, United States
Background
“Rojo del Rey”, Spanish for “King Red” is Carmichael’s first ever Tempranillo. Sourced from vineyards throughout the
Central Coast, this big robust wine is a blend of Tempranillo (76%) and Grenache (18%) from the Vista Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles. Petite Sirah. A small amount of Petite Sirah
(5%) from Hammes Valley in Monterey County was added to this blend for texture and mouth feel.
“Rojo del Rey”, Spanish for “King Red” is Carmichael’s first ever Tempranillo. Sourced from vineyards throughout the
Central Coast, this big robust wine is a blend of Tempranillo (76%) and Grenache (18%) from the Vista Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles. Petite Sirah. A small amount of Petite Sirah
(5%) from Hammes Valley in Monterey County was added to this blend for texture and mouth feel.
Tasting Notes
Dark red in color, with bright red cherry, smoky plum, blackberry and spice teabag defined the nose. Bold flavors of blackberry, spice, brown sugar, earth, and tobacco on the palate, followed by firm but not overly aggressive tannins.
Dark red in color, with bright red cherry, smoky plum, blackberry and spice teabag defined the nose. Bold flavors of blackberry, spice, brown sugar, earth, and tobacco on the palate, followed by firm but not overly aggressive tannins.
Locations Wine 2011 E-1 Red Blend
2011 marks the first vintage of a Spanish Red Wine made from the finest varietals and locations throughout Spain. Grenache/Garnacha from Priorat, Tempranillo from Rioja,…