You might ask your self why Tempranillo?
I chose this grape primarily because it pleases me. I love this wine and always have. When I was trying to make up my mind as to which variety I wanted to make for my first vintage, this was the first one to come to mind.
First because it’s the hardest working grape in the world and second because I have been focusing on Spanish Varietals since judging at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition (click here).
About Tempranillo
Tempranillo is most common in Spain, though it is also found in other countries including Portugal (where it’s called Aragonês or Tinta Roriz) and Argentina. It is the main grape used in some of Spain’s most highly-regarded regions including Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Toro. Flavors of berries, plum and tobacco spice are commonly experienced, with the depth and complexity of the wine dependant on the oak aging it has undergone. Popular synonyms include Cencibel, Tinta de Toro, Tinto del Pais and Tinto Fino.
While this variety has nothing really to do with the swope family other than the grapes can be found