Maestro Tejero Vina Almate Tempranillo 2016 monterrei James Halliday

James Halliday

not only a step up in power and fruit density but also a far more complex and engaging wine for the dinner table

The original Riesling vines on our home block here at the winery were planted in 1979 and are the oldest Riesling vines in Marlborough

This particular location allows slow ripening

All components were kept on their lees for eight months before bottling for additional texture and complexity

Maestro Tejero Vina Almate Tempranillo 2016 monterrei James HallidayTempranillo, Ribera del Duero region. Via Almate is the name of the first vineyard that Alfredo planted and gives its name to this entry level Duero wine. Almate is drawn from a number of plots of Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) of varying vine ages; firstly from the old vine, stony terroirs of the high Valtiendas mountains (1,000 metres elevation) as well as Peafiel, at 700 metres. All the vineyards are hand harvested (there is no other choice with old bush