• Practicing Biodynamic
• 100% Tempranillo
• En Chamberlin Vineyard (Walla Walla Valley AVA)
• Planted in 2000
• 10′ by 4′ planting density
• 6.1 acres planted
• 12-18” of silty loam and basalt cobblestone soils
• 875 ft. elevation
• 410 cases produced
• 13.8% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
Washington
Appellation:
Walla Walla
Variety:
Tempranillo
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-CAY-23-21 | 3/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2024-02-22
"Some gamey undertones along with ripe black plum fruit, smoked paprika, spice box and smoked tea aromas. It's meaty and concentrated with a full body and muscular, broad tannins. Savory umami in the firm finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Try from 2027."
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2024-03-21
"Admittedly, I'm a lover of Tempranillo from Spain. While this is nothing close to the Rioja expression, the 2021 Impulsivo does have plenty of admirable qualities, possessing a generous profile of dusty, dark red fruit, with aromas that slowly release from the glass with elements of beef broth and sour plum reduction. Medium to full-bodied, the palate shows considerable weight and texture before displaying silky tannins with a delightful umami essence. After last year's vintage, I'm happy to say this bottling is back on track and firing on all cylinders. The wine aged 18 months in 50% new and neutral French oak demi-muids, foudre and barrels. 4,824 bottles produced."