K Vintners Tempranillo Stoneridge Vineyard 2015 Bottle:12 Grapes are handpicked in whole

Grapes are handpicked in whole bunches and traditional Burgundian methods are used for vinification

a notoriously tannic and high-acid grape

A blend of 60% straight malt whiskey and 40% hop-flavored whiskey distilled from a craft IPA beer

framed by a refreshing palate of melon

accompanied by clear balsamic and Mediterranean hints

K Vintners Tempranillo Stoneridge Vineyard 2015 Bottle:12 Grapes are handpicked in wholeBullfight in the sand. This very earthbound wine is all that. Rich, meaty, dark cherry, jerky, tumbled river rock. The warmth of a fading sun. This wine may speak Spanish, but it is pure Washington. The aromas are high toned, with notes of raspberry, earth, spice and mineral. The palate is lighter styled, with the concentration not entirely holding throughout. An impressively long finish caps it off. Still, there are a lot of good things going on.