Not as sophisticated as the winery’s excellent 2005, this Temp is more akin to the 04. It’s silky in texture, with raspberry jam and spice flavors, and a touch of dessicated raisins, along with bitter raisinskin tannins. A work in progress.——S.H.(11/1/2010)—— 86

A study in progress, as are all California Temps. This is easily Twisted Oak’s best so far. Dry and medium-bodied, it shows rich cherry, red currant, tangerine zest and pepper flavors, rendered complex with earthier notes of tobacco, tar and cedar. The texture is a lovely, lilting silk. A wine to watch.——S.H.(7/1/2008)—— 90