Reviews & Ratings

2008 Maisonry Tempranillo "Stagecoach Vineyards"

Winery: Maisonry

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Stagecoach Vineyards"

Wine Category: Tempranillo

Grape blend: 95% Tempranillo & 5% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $42

Cases produced: 230

KWG Score: 89.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: October 24, 2011

Wine Review: This opaque and onyx colored Tempranillo opens with a fragrant and attractive black cherry and oak bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, smooth, rich and concentrated. The flavor profile is a smoky oak and black cherry blend with notes of plum and mild blackberry. The finish is rather dry and its noticeable mild oak tannins are quite sticky and linger for quite some time. This wine reminded me of a fine South African red blend. Readers who like that style will love this wine. It would pair well with beef bourguignon. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2008 Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley Tempranillo explodes with aromas of cherry, applewood smoked bacon, peach, caramel, and chocolate covered espresso beans.

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