wine2018 Bodegas Vatan Triton Tinta de Toro (Ordoñez)
Old Vines
$34 / 90
A nose of unripe blueberries in the decanter, followed by a one-hour-plus decant for this Tempranillo made from dry-farmed 100-year old vines. Think sandy soils with river rock. Hand-harvested. Aged for one year, so I would think it could use the Crianza designation. Medium ruby in the glass. Leggy (15% ABV). Black cherries, graphite, possibly cigar box on the nose.
Powdery tannins, wow. More black cherry, graphite, baking spices, oak on the palate. Medium acidity with cocoa powder on the back end. Rounded dark fruits. Medium-to-full bodied. Dry. Overall, a complex and very tasty selection.
Had a second glass with salami, mild white cheddar, Swiss and crackers. Can see this wine going exceptionally well with a juicy hamburger with melted Monterey Jack.
I overpaid for this bottle; you should be able to snag it for $8 less. But, I supported a woman-owned small business (a wine store) in Paso Robles and feel very good about doing so. Thumbs up.
wine 2018 Bodegas Vatan Triton Tinta de Toro (Ordoñez)
Show moreOld Vines
$34 / 90
A nose of unripe blueberries in the decanter, followed by a one-hour-plus decant for this Tempranillo made from dry-farmed 100-year old vines. Think sandy soils with river rock. Hand-harvested. Aged for one year, so I would think it could use the Crianza designation. Medium ruby in the glass. Leggy (15% ABV). Black cherries, graphite, possibly cigar box on the nose.
Powdery tannins, wow. More black cherry, graphite, baking spices, oak on the palate. Medium acidity with cocoa powder on the back end. Rounded dark fruits. Medium-to-full bodied. Dry. Overall, a complex and very tasty selection.
Had a second glass with salami, mild white cheddar, Swiss and crackers. Can see this wine going exceptionally well with a juicy hamburger with melted Monterey Jack.
I overpaid for this bottle; you should be able to snag it for $8 less. But, I supported a woman-owned small business (a wine store) in Paso Robles and feel very good about doing so. Thumbs up.
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