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TANNAT
gourmet pairings
Pair with a Northern Italian-
style fennel sausage and red
radicchio risotto. The Tannat
cuts the rich flavors of the
risotto and highlights the
flavorful spices of the sausage.
You can also use the Tannat to
deglaze while cooking.
tasting notes
Seven Oxen's Tannat is bold and robust. Significant tannins are
balanced by the varietal's natural spiciness, but make it a wine
well-suited for aging. From the first sip this wine shows deep
aromas ranging from macerated plums and cherries to dark
chocolate and black licorice. With strong tannins that provide a
rich texture and structure, the wine is meant to enjoy with food.
winemaker's insight
Tannat is most commonly used as a blending grape to provide
structure and acidity. Due to the climate in Paso Robles, it's
possible to push the maturity of the Tannat grape a bit further.
This creates riper, softer tannins and beautiful black fruit aromas
while still maintaining a bright acidity, resulting in a delicious
and approachable single-varietal wine. Seven Oxen's Tannat is
pressed immediately after, or sometimes before, fermentation is
complete to avoid over-extraction of tannins.
awarDs & DistinCtions
91 Points – Wine Enthusiast
APPELLATION: Templeton Gap
COMPOSITION: 100% Tannat
MATURATION: Aged 18 months in new (30-50 percent) and used
French oak (50-70 percent), depending on the year.
CELLARING: Delicious to drink now, but with a vibrant acidity and
tannins, can be cellared for up to eight years.
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