What the critics think
Bronze Medal
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021
Silver Winner
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2021
What the critics think
Bronze Medal
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021
Silver Winner
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2021
About the wine
Powerful, savory Tempranillo - a robust Spanish classic by way of California
- For this Tempranillo, Macario took Spain's most famously bold red wine and made his own version with a signature California twist. Rich dark fruit flavors dance over a backdrop of spice with each sip, all leading into a long, smooth, savory finish.
- To Macario, the secret of making high-end Tempranillo in California comes down to three things: “Lodi, Lodi, Lodi... It’s the climate that most mimics what the vineyards of Spain have been doing with Tempranillo,” he says.
- With nice warm days, cool evenings and little or no fog to speak of, Lodi is THE spot for growing this Spanish red to ripe perfection. Your funding helps Macario pour all his Spanish varietal expertise into world-class reds like this – now it’s yours to enjoy!
Best before
This Tempranillo is young and has the potential to age well for years to come, but is also tasting delicious now.
Serving advice
If you plan to enjoy it now, I would allow it time to open up. Please try to give it an hour or so to air out and breathe if possible.
Food match
The perfect Tempranillo pairing is tacos, tacos and more tacos.
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
USA
Lodi
Tempranillo
Smooth Red
14.6% ABV
750ml
Vegetarian
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Macario Montoya
Macario worked his way up from cellar worker to Napa and Sonoma star winemaker – leading by example for other Latino winemakers.
While Macario is Napa-based, he’s garnered attention for his Mediterranean-style wines in California – his Lodi blends and especially his Macario Montoya reds from Contra Costa’s heritage vineyards – whose label depiction of the old vines shows off the artistic talents of his brother, Maceo Montoya.
With your support, Macario’s reach knows no bounds – he is Sin Fronteras – without borders. He gives back tenfold, creating opportunities for underrepresented Latino winemakers like him through The Montoya Opportunity Fund
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