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Score 92/100 · Drink 2025-2035, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Apr 2025

The 2012 Tempranillo Impulsivo was matured for 18 months in 50% new French oak. It has a deep ruby-garnet color and layered aromas of blue and black plums, mint chocolate, balsamic and black olives. The full-bodied palate offers dense black fruit flavors. It’s structured by powerful, powdery tannins and juicy acidity and has a long, violet-laced finish. It 242 cases were made.

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93
93/100

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93
93+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

92
92/100

Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate

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93+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 93+/100 · Drink 2020-2030, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Nov 2015

(aged in 50% new Taransaud puncheons and foudres ): Deep medium ruby. Inky aromas of cassis, blackberry, violet, mint and licorice, with some suggestions of superripe grapes. Boasts terrific dark berry intensity and an impression of strong but harmonious acidity. Finishes quite tannic and bound-up, with a suggestion of youthful bitterness. This was a shock to the palate following the wonderfully rich set of Syrahs here but this powerfully structured Tempranillo is built for a long life in bottle.

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Cayuse Vineyards
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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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