2021 No Girls La Paciencia Vineyard Tempranillo [WA95][WE95][JD94][V93]

Producer: No Girls 
Region: Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington  
Varietal: Tempranillo  
Year: 2021 

Wine Advocate, 95 Points 

"Medium magenta in the glass, the 2021 Tempranillo Walla Walla Valley is the winner of this year’s range, offering expressive and classic aromas of sour plum, dusty cherry skin, turned earth, lavender and graphite with soft supporting notes of French baking spices. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is balanced, fresh and food-friendly, offering fruit flavors of dried strawberries, black raspberry skin and a subtle notion of bitter dark chocolate. The Tempranillo continues to evolve over the long-lingering finish, enticing me to finish the glass. The Tempranillo aged 21 months in approximately 25% new French oak. Nicely done. Almost 3,700 bottles were filled." 

Wine Enthusiast, 95 Points 

"A sweet Cavendish tobacco scent fills the air with the first sniff of the glass, followed by aromas of raspberry jam on whole-wheat toast. Burly tannins and a healthy amount of acidity escort flavors like cassis, dark plum, smoked brisket and a hint of orange pith. What a treat." 

Jeb Dunnuck, 94 Points 

"More smoky red and black fruits, sappy flowers, wild strawberries, and sandalwood notes all define the 2021 Tempranillo, another medium-bodied, elegant, finesse-driven wine from this team. It has fine tannins and terrific overall balance. It benefits from a decant and will evolve gracefully over the coming 10-12+ years." 

Vinous, 93 Points 

"Dark and brooding in the glass, the 2021 Tempranillo smolders up with peppery florals, bay leaf notes and seared meats before giving way to red currants. This displays silken textures and masses of ripe wild berries fruits that slowly saturate. Structured and long, the 2021 takes a turn toward the spicy spectrum, leaving hints of red plum and a liquid floral saturation." 

Alcohol: 14.1% 

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