2016 No Girls Tempranillo La Paciencia Vineyard
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Dark, bright red. Aromas of red and black cherry, dark raspberry, spices and dusty rose reminded me a bit of Pinot Noir. Not quite as complex in the early going as the Syrah (owing to the 100% destemming?) but savory and concentrated, with cranberry and raspberry fruit flavors lifted by an herbal quality. Conveys a sexy, slightly high-toned raspberry liqueur quality (the pH is 3.8) but this wine is also broader-shouldered than the Grenache or Syrah bottlings. Finishes with substantial but high-quality tannins, with piquant cranberry and pomegranate flavors giving the finish an edge that calls for a year or two of patience. A terrific Washington Tempranillo. (2012 was the first vintage for this wine, from vines planted in 2006; aged in 25% new 600-liter demi-muids ; entirely destemmed)
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
James Suckling
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Not yet released when I tasted it in November 2019, the 2016 Tempranillo la Paciencia has a dusty core of dark fruit on the nose, with blackberry, wild strawberry and hints of soft leather and wet river rock. In the mouth, the wine is medium to full-bodied and shows a subtle spiciness that persists through to the finish, with building and structuring tannins. It ends with a long, mineral finish and lingering tannins that make this wine ready for food. 321 cases produced.
This has some savory, fresh leather, earth and tobacco character with more flowers than fruits on offer. The palate has an understated core of smoothly sheeted tannin with quite a juicy edge. Wild-herb infusion, blackcurrants and cherries to close. Drink or hold.
Similarly colored, the 2016 Tempranillo La Paciencia Vineyard offers an exotic bouquet of black cherries, violets, chocolate, tobacco, smoke, and candied orange rind. It's deep, beautiful, savory, and full-bodied, with a thrilling texture. It's another incredibly elegant, singular wine from this estate. 321 cases.