An Aussie Tempranillo with a bit of age on it. Why not?
I would not have been able to identify the varietal blind, especially on the nose. There are cherry notes, pomegranate, some smoked bacon. It's a mix between Pinot Noir from new Zealand and smoked bacon notes that I usually associate with goof quality northern rhône syrahs. The palate shows great cherry notes and almost an earthy note, a good acid drive but not overpowering, a good width, some silky tannins and a lovely savoury note in the rear over that silky tannic layer. It's an expression that has nothing to do with Rioja's or ribera del duero's classical, muscular take but I like it.
An Aussie Tempranillo with a bit of age on it. Why not?
I would not have been able to identify the varietal blind, especially on the nose. There are cherry notes, pomegranate, some smoked bacon. It's a mix between Pinot Noir from new Zealand and smoked bacon notes that I usually associate with goof quality northern rhône syrahs. The palate shows great cherry notes and almost an earthy note, a good acid drive but not overpowering, a good width, some silky tannins and a lovely savoury note in the rear over that silky tannic layer. It's an expression that has nothing to do with Rioja's or ribera del duero's classical, muscular take but I like it.
Jun 6th, 2024
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
