Kenneth Volk

John Smith Vineyard Tempranillo

9.04 ratings

9.02 pro ratings

San Benito County, Central Coast, California, USA

Tempranillo

Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

8.7

Aging well. Still lots of fruit, med tannin and pronounced oak. Cali style for sure, and well done.

Aging well. Still lots of fruit, med tannin and pronounced oak. Cali style for sure, and well done.

Aug 31st, 2016

Independent Wine Consultant & Sommelier

9.3

Succulent and subtle, great taste with a strong smooth tannic finish.

Succulent and subtle, great taste with a strong smooth tannic finish.

May 25th, 2016

9.2

Tom had this 5 years ago

Tom had this 5 years ago

Jan 23rd, 2020

8.9

Jacob had this 11 years ago

Jacob had this 11 years ago

Feb 8th, 2014