"This wine is concentrated, with aromas of black currant confiture, brambled blackberry, cinnamon spice and violet on the nose. The flavors on the palate are boysenberry coulis, cardamom and habanero jelly, intertwined with orange blossom, bittersweet chocolate, dried herbs and a silky, long finish. Decant and pair with braised meats." - 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Our 2020 Turnabout's Fair Play is a tribute to the great wines of Catalonia, blending Grenache, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon in a unique co-fermentation. The wine is both powerful and graceful, with chalky tannins and a synergy of flavors that express the true essence of our Estate vineyard terroir. Ready to enjoy now, it pairs beautifully with paella, Spanish chorizo, or grilled salmon seasoned with smoked paprika. Organically farmed and bottled without filtration.
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Our first Turnabout's Fair Play release since the 2017 vintage. Low Grenache yields were the culprit,
preventing a 2018 and 2019 Turnabout's. This wine continues to be an homage to my favorite Priorat
wines of Catalonia, Spain, once again a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
What makes this vintage extra special to me is for the first time all three grapes varieties were picked
on the same day, combined into the same fermentor (what us winemakers call a "co-fermentation"), and
allowed to ferment with ambient yeast. My goal for co-fermentation is to marry (integrate) the flavors of each
variety quickly, rather than waiting to blend the three later in the winemaking process. I'm delighted with the results.
Dark red fruits, espresso, creamy notes, powerful and elegant, with chalky, seamless tannins, and excellent
synergy of flavor. Truly ready to enjoy at release, bring this wine to a paella party, and perhaps slice some dried
Spanish chorizo, or grill a salmon filet with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. I'm proud, and smitten.
