WeatherEye Vineyards Estate Tempranillo
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The WeatherEye Estate Tempranillo is a limited-production wine from Washington’s Red Mountain AVA, renowned for its high-altitude, steep-slope viticulture.
- A unique, savory-driven expression compared to warmer climate Tempranillos, benefiting from the high-elevation, windy vineyard that concentrates flavor while retaining freshness.
- This age-worthy wine is celebrated for its potential to age over 10 to 12 years.
Varietals: 100% Tempranillo
Elaboration: Fermented in stainless steel and concrete, then aged almost 2 years in 50% new French oak.
Tasting Notes: Reveals earth sagebrush, boysenberry, black cherry, and cedary herbs with grilled meat and black pepper finishing with structure and gorgeous acidity.
PRESS
2019- 95 Vinous | 94 Jeb Dunnuck | 92 Wine Enthusiast
2020 – 94+ Jeb Dunnuck | 93+ Vinous | 93Wine Spectator
2021 – 96 Owen Bargreen | 95 Jeb Dunnuck | 94 Vinous | 93 James Suckling | 93 Wine Enthusiast
2022 – 95 Jeb Dunnuck | 92 Vinous
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
WeatherEye Vineyards is a renowned high-altitude wine estate on Red Mountain in Washington, founded in 2004 by Cameron Myhrvold and managed by Ryan Johnson. Known for its innovative growing practices in a challenging environment, the vineyard produces exceptional small-batch wines, particularly Rhône and Spanish varietals, as well as distinctive white wines celebrated for their minerality and acidity. In 2022, it was recognized as the Northwest Winery of the Year, reflecting its commitment to quality and boundary-pushing winemaking.