Aging a little quickly, not much fruit left, but lots of interesting earthy notes and great concentration. — 6 months ago
Named after family’s original parcel, “Locartas” is a highly expressive ambassador for the Güímar valley’s distinctive volcanic sands. The blend comprises eight individual parcels throughout the valley, planted nearly entirely to Listán Blanco (with 2-3% Albillo Criollo). Vinified in stainless steel and aged for six months in 90% steel and 10% French oak. Medium lemon color, aromas of fruits and nutty notes. Flavors of ripe apple and apricot, medium+ finish ending with fruit and savory salinity character. — 9 months ago
Delicious tastes like a Rioja — 22 days ago
100% Tempranillo from young vines, aged 6 months in French oak and 6 months in American oak, deep Ruby color with aromas of fruit, spices and sweet floral notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with cacao and black pepper. Firm approachable tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, spice and floral mineral character. Drink now! — 10 months ago
Bright acidity and fruit — 2 months ago
Robust without being too earthy, paired well with duck stew. — 4 months ago
Perfect with pork and clams and chorizo. — 7 months ago
Fresh unfiltered funky rawness. The kind I like! — a year ago
Joe Christenson
Deep red fruit, leather, violet, cocoa. Lots of depth, weighty without being dull. Drinking well right now, 2017 vintage. Perfect at cellar temp. — 24 days ago