This Black Hawk Ridge Lodi Tempranillo 2005 is produced in a region in California east of San Francisco. This is a dark, reddish-purple color in the glass with a yummy nose of plums and apricots. It is a medium body with tannins that are somewhat firm but not grippy. (I personally enjoy a wine with more pronounced tannins than this one, but this one is quite lovely.) The finish is long and satisfying with hints of cherries, some chocolate, and a bit of pepper.
It’s a Friday night and we are having a lovely evening listening to Vivaldi on the stereo and reading the paper. We started cocktail hour with a martini (Plymouth gin and Martini & Rossi vermouth) and just opened this wine to enjoy. I was eager to try it. We are looking forward to our drive up to northern Michigan tomorrow to see my parents.
January 15, 2008 at 8:17 pm
We just enjoyed our first bottle of Black Hawk Ridge Lodi Temperanillo 2005 from our wine club. “Outstanding” is the only thing I can say. I came accross your site while researching this wine. Almost neighbors. We live in Toledo.
Ciao!!
January 15, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Hi Bob! Cheers to you! Toledo is a great city and, you’re right, we’re practically neighbors! So glad you also enjoyed the wine. What wine club did you join?