Red
Jarvis Estate Grown Cave Fermented Tempranillo (Napa Valley)
Napa Valley · Napa · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Tempranillo
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Napa Valley · Napa
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
steak · Italian-inspired beef dishes
Rated vintages
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201394 pts
From hillside vineyards on just one acre of the producer's estate, this lovely wine is pungently earthy in violet and fresh compost, its profile bright and lean. Cherry, orange and pomegranate make for a compelling expression of the variety, complemented by a meaty, gamy tease o…
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201192 pts
Jarvis's Tempranillo is always one of the best in California. It's wonderfully smooth and soft, with a fine grip that gives traction to the cherry, olive and cola flavors. Falls somewhere in texture between a light, silky Pinot Noir and a medium-weight Merlot, but with a distinc…
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201090 pts
Shows the impeccable viticulture and winemaking talent that mark all of Jarvis's red wines. The tannins and acidity are considerable, giving the cherry flavor such a nice bite. A lovely wine to drink now with steak or Italian-inspired beef dishes.