Lomita Singular Tempranillo Blend 2016 750ML

2016 Singular – La Lomita

Experience the pinnacle of La Lomita’s organically farmed estate with the 2016 Singular an uber-limited bottling representing the very best barrels of this exceptional vintage. Hailed upon release as potentially their finest creation, Singular is a meticulously crafted blend that sings with completeness and vivacity. Tempranillo takes center stage in this harmonious composition, followed by the supple elegance of Merlot and a nuanced touch of Cabernet Franc.

Tasting Notes:

This premium wine offers immediate pleasure yet promises even greater rewards with time in the cellar:

• Nose: The bouquet is remarkably complete and vivacious, hinting at the exceptional quality of the vintage. Expect an aromatic symphony where the vibrant character of Tempranillo likely takes the lead, offering notes of red and dark berries, potentially intertwined with earthy undertones and a hint of spice. The Merlot will contribute softness and further fruit complexity, while the Cabernet Franc adds aromatic lift with potential notes of herbaceousness and delicate floral hints.
• Palate: A wine that mirrors the aromatic complexity with a rich, layered texture. The dominance of Tempranillo suggests a structure with firm yet well-integrated tannins, supported by the Merlot’s roundness and the Cabernet Franc’s finesse. Expect a long and evolving finish that speaks to the wine’s quality and aging potential.

Drinking Window:

Enjoy this exceptional wine now through the next 12 years, as it continues its beautiful path of evolution in the bottle. Back vintages of this standalone wine are highly sought after, occasionally released to patrons of the estates renowned restaurant Lunario, with bottlings dating back to the original 2006 vintage still showing remarkable development.

• Vintage: 2016 Blend: 54% Tempranillo, 34% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc
• Producer: La Lomita Winemaker: Gustavo A. Gonzalez (Mexican)
• Vineyards: Valle de Guadalupe – All grapes were harvested from organically grown estate vines planted in 2009 in soils of decomposed granite mixed with clay and granite boulders.
• Winemaking: The best barrels of the vintage were selected post-fermentation and blended in a small, five-barrel lot. This blend underwent an additional 18 months of aging in premium French Oak barrels before being bottled without filtration. The wine was then aged in the bottle for an additional two years before release. Farming: Organic, sustainable
• ABV: 15%
• Production: Limited to 350 cases, with an extremely limited allocation of only 10 cases for the US market.

The 2016 Singular from La Lomita is a rare and exceptional wine, representing the pinnacle of their winemaking efforts and a true expression of the unique terroir of their organically farmed estate in Valle de Guadalupe. Secure a bottle to experience the remarkable potential of this region.