Plenty of corporations can’t figure this out. “What? The best soft drink in the world? Let’s make a new formula!” “Oh, wow! Our show’s a number one smash? Here are some notes for the writers!” “Say, this record went right to the top of the charts! But we don’t hear what we want in the second album.” And then, for some reason, they act all surprised when people wander away! Who knew that changing a good thing would upset the fans?
Thankfully, Truchard Vineyards knows when they’ve got a good thing. Take a look at this mixed 12 pack and you’ll see a 2002 Tempranillo, a 2003 Tempranillo, and a Tempranillo from 2004. A random assortment of each for a total of twelve, and guess what? They all taste of plum and cherry!
Of course, when it comes to subtleties, each vintage is different. The 2004 has notes of tea, tobacco and cedar, while the 2003 boasts plum jam, red currants and sweet vanilla. The 2002 covers all those bases, but also offers a lingering finish of red fruit, mineral and spice. It’s all a little different, but down where it counts, it’s the same!
The Truchard Vineyards Tempranillo 12 Pack shows Truchard Vineyards knows the great secret of a good product: leave well enough alone. Hopefully, we’ll never see a can of NuTempranillo coming down the pipes.
2002 Tempranillo
An exotic nose of cassis, plum, and black cherry; infused with tea, cedar, and tobacco. The mouth is smooth and rich: filled with ripe flavors of plum jam, red currants, and sweet vanilla. Chalky tannins focus the palate and provide a lingering finish of red fruit, mineral and spice. Makes a unique, spicy wine, with deep purple color, lush texture, and firm acidity. It is a wonderful food wine. It is very approachable right now, but will reward careful cellaring for the next 7 - 10 years.
2003 Tempranillo
Rich aromas of plum and black cherry; highlighted with tea, cedar, and tobacco. The mouth is smooth and round: filled with flavors of plum jam, red currants, and sweet vanilla. Chalky tannins focus the palate and provide a lingering finish of red fruit, mineral and spice.
2004 Tempranillo
An exotic nose of ripe plum, black cherry, and cassis; accented with notes of tea, tobacco, and cedar. The mouth is smooth - filled with flavors of red currants, rhubarb, and sweet vanilla. Chalky tannins focus the palate and provide a delicate finish of red fruit, mineral and spice.
Truchard Vineyards was established in 1974, when Tony and Jo Ann Truchard came to the Carneros region of the Napa Valley and purchased a 20 acre parcel of land. They transformed what was an abandoned prune orchard into a vineyard and began selling the fruit to a local winery. Through hard work and dedication they quickly developed a reputation as one of the outstanding vineyards in Carneros. Over the past 31 years the Truchard Estate Vineyard has grown to 400 acres, of which 270 acres are planted. The Truchards now sell grapes to more than 20 premiere Napa Valley wineries.
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