Fableist Tempranillo 2023

FABLE 067: THE TWO TRAVELERS AND THE AXE
Many misfortunes may befall those of intrepid spirit, but The Fableist trusts that those who dare face danger with a friend can share the delicious prize in the end.

From the Winemakers
We included four Tempranillo vineyard sites in this vintage. We made the pick calls for each site separately based on the taste of the fruit. We look for a balance between ripeness, tannin and acidity. Once at the winery, we destemmed the fruit 100%. The grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks with native yeast and given one pump over daily during fermentation. We pressed the grapes and sent the wine to barrels after 3 weeks on the skins, allowing malolactic fermentation to occur naturally.

Tasting Notes
Brimming with notes of blueberry cobbler, 90% cacao, and marzipan, this wine delights the senses. Sweet Baby Ray's mesquite BBQ sauce and dried Sicilian oregano add intriguing complexity to the nose. A velvety mouthfeel leads to a lingering finish that is both warm and deeply satisfying.

Pairings
Grilled steak, Jamón Ibérico, manchego and patatas bravas

Vineyards
Dead End, Ing, The Templeton Preserve, Evensen