Abacela 2006 Estate Tempranillo (Southern Oregon)

Country: US / Estate
Variety: Tempranillo Oregon
Winery: Abacela / Southern Oregon

Abacela’s tenth vintage of Tempranillo suggests it’s time to call the “experiment” a success. It’s savory and scented with cured meats; a spicy red that marries black currant fruit to pepper and more exotic spices—curry, cumin and five spice. Tannins are tongue-scrapingly dry, but is there a better match for a thick steak?