{"product_id":"orixe-sotelo-2021-tinta-alta-tempranillo","title":"ORIXE SOTELO 2021 Tinta Alta, Tempranillo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia, United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall-lot, terroir-driven release from Orixe Sotelo, highlighting multi-vineyard expression across California’s premier winegrowing regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction of just 279 cases (12x750ml)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bold yet refined expression of 2021 Tinta Alta, this Tempranillo-led blend opens with dark cherry, blood orange, and a subtle lift of bay laurel. The palate is full-bodied and structured, layered with ripe red fruit, floral undertones, and vibrant energy. Smooth, juicy tannins carry the wine through a long, fresh finish, balancing richness with lift and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas\u003cbr\u003eDark cherry, blood orange, and hints of bay laurel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate\u003cbr\u003eRipe red berries, floral notes, and a core of vibrant acidity\u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied with firm structure and polished tannins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish\u003cbr\u003eLong, fresh, and energetic with elegant lift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% destemmed Tempranillo fermented with native yeast in stainless steel open-top tanks. Gentle cap management (2–3 punch downs daily) over 18–21 days of skin contact ensures balance and extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed, settled for 48 hours, then racked to barrel for 22 months of élevage in 20% new French oak (Cadus, Orion, Taransaud).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal with grilled lamb, BBQ short ribs, wood-fired vegetables, paella, or charcuterie boards. Also pairs beautifully with smoky, spice-driven dishes and aged Manchego-style cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTinta Alta 2021 captures the ambition of California Tempranillo at its most expressive—bringing together vineyard sites from the Sierra Nevada foothills to the Monterey coast. It’s structured yet lifted, powerful yet fresh, and built for both immediate enjoyment and cellar aging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 98, 38);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kascadiawinemerchants.com\/pages\/orixe-sotelo?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=orixe+sotelo\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"orixe sotelo winery california\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(126, 98, 38);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrixe Sotelo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kascadia Wine Merchants ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45592871600307,"sku":"KY21OXTE","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/4361\/files\/Untitled_design_93.jpg?v=1782246291","url":"https:\/\/kascadiawinemerchants.com\/products\/orixe-sotelo-2021-tinta-alta-tempranillo","provider":"Kascadia Wine Merchants ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}