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2018 Tempranillo

$25.00

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Tempranillo (sounds like temp-ra-neo) is a juicy, earthy, medium bodied red variety made famous by the Spaniards. They love it with paella and so do we, so we made some. This one’s all berries and spice with vibrant colour and flavour, it could be your new favourite red variety.

Region: 100% King Valley

Alc/Vol: 14.5%

Smells like: Dark cherry, red berries and some earthy spice

Tastes like: Bright, juicy berries and cola jubes followed by dusty, savoury spice

Goes with: Paella con Carne, chorizo, salami or bresaola, fire roasted capsicum, olives and semi-cured cheese. A long supper of grazing, sharing stories and misadventures

Description

Wine making: Sourced from mature Tempranillo vineyards in the King Valley and warmer Heathcote region.
 

  • 90% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano
  • 100% King Valley
  • 30% of the fruit was destemmed and cold-soaked
  • Drain and return’ during 5-7 days of fermentation
  • 100% malo-lactic fermentation
  • No new oak used to produce a fresh, ‘joven’ style
  • Style: medium-bodied, vibrant and juicy
  • Cellaring: Up to 3 years