2016 Sawtooth Tempranillo, Snake River Valley, Classic Fly Series. I have to say that Meredith Smith, the winemaker, did good on this one. It has all of the classic aromas of a Spanish Tempranillo. Besides the dark red fruit, it has smoke, leather, tobacco, full body, medium tannins, and is spicy on the finish, especially with food. Two thumbs up! — 5 years ago
So delicious!!!! A perfect balance of ripe (almost jammy) red and black fruit, licorice spice, and vanilla alongside sweet baking spice.
On the palate, it’s dry with medium(+) acidity, a medium(+) body, high alcohol, and medium tannins that are ripe and soft. — 5 months ago
2010. Still a baby but hits big on all the sensory buttons. Tops — 5 years ago
Medium Ruby with aromas of red fruits, cedar, herbs and earthy spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with toasty notes, tea and cinnamon spice. Full-bodied, fine textured tannins, long finish ending with juicy fruit and spicy character. Nice! — 8 months ago
[Tasted on February 10, 2024 at Home]
Plum and dark fruit, with notes of earth, licorice, meat and spice. From McMinnville AVA. Rhone-style wine. — 9 months ago
Doug Powers
Blackberry, rich, ripe, dare I say still quite primary fruit, some mountain structure peaks through, nice balance, long finish, needs many more years of aging!! — 17 days ago