Verdad 2018 Tempranillo Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard 750ml

The 2018 Tempranillo Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard is a powerful, savory wine that is going to need at least a few years to come around. Dark cherry, leather, spice, menthol, licorice and a touch of savoriness from the 20% whole clusters give this cool-climate Tempranillo tons of complexity. The 2018 really comes alive with time in the glass. It is the best edition of this wine yet. Louisa Lindquist gave the 2018 18 months in French oak, about a third of it new.

Score: 94 points -- Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 2021