F. Stephen Millier Legend Series Hay Station Ranch Tempranillo Calaveras County 2020
What the critics think
Bronze Winner
Decanter World Wine Awards
What the critics think
Bronze Winner
Decanter World Wine Awards
About the wine
Robust, rich Tempranillo from a single vineyard deep in California Gold Country
- Stephen’s bold and flavor-packed Tempranillo is a single-vineyard specialty from your #1 winemaker, dripping with dark fruits and a big, full-bodied structure that ends on a lengthy, unforgettable finish.
- Your funding helped Stephen harvest this top-notch Tempranillo from Hay Station Ranch in the heart of the Sierras – a former way station for horses back in the Gold Rush days that powered the Wells Fargo stagecoach line.
- Now, Stephen’s harvesting a different kind of gold out of the Foothills… and it’s all thanks to you. Get in early, though – just 1,200 cases exist!
Best before
Tempranillo is Spanish for "early", which can also describe this wine's path. It's easy to drink now and will benefit from some age, but it tastes so good right now.
Serving advice
Pull the cork, let it breathe for 45 minutes then pour a glass. Swirl, sniff, sip, repeat!
Food match
I'm thinking about grilled eggplant and zucchini topped with fresh sliced tomato, freshly grated parmesan cheese and basil leaf.
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
USA
Tempranillo
Smooth Red
14.5% ABV
750ml
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Stephen Millier
- Stephen is no stranger to gold medals, but usually his prestigious employers are the only ones in the limelight.
- We offered Stephen some Angel funding to set aside some of his favorites wines and vineyards to make a special range with his name on the label just for us, and he jumped at the opportunity.
- If you like underdogs, Stephen's your man. He will find the over-looked and under-appreciated and he will take precious care to make sure they grow into big, beautiful wines that deserve more attention.
Ratings
898,079
Followers
98,747
