Description

Sourced from the NSW Hilltops region, at an elevation of around 600m.

Tasting Note

El Tinto, meaning “red wine” in Spanish and Portuguese, is a blend of the classic Iberian varieties Graciano (50%), Touriga (32%) and Tempranillo (18%). It has dark plush fruit, beautiful richness, great depth and a long silky finish.

Vineyard

The fruit was sourced from some of the Hilltops’ finest vineyards and was picked in late March at around 13.5be.

Winemaking

After picking, the fruit was crushed and destemmed into open top fermenters, where a warm, even fermentation took place. Once pressed, the wine was matured for 11 months in French oak barriques, approximately 15% of which were new.

Cellaring

Though drinking beautifully now, this fine wine will gain further complexity and interest over the next 10-12 years.

Food Match

A perfect pairing for smoked meats & cheeses and savoury tapas-style foods.

Awards & Reviews

Gold medal & Trophy for Best Red Blend in Show – Australian Highlands Wine Show 2023 96/100

Gold medal  – International Cool Climate Wine Show 2023  95/100

Silver medal – Canberra & Region Wine Show 2023

Bronze medal – NSW Wine Awards 2023

Bronze Medal – National Wine Show of Australia 2024

“…A vibrant and juicy red with upfront fruit flavours of plums, raspberries and red cherries with licorice, kirsch, sarsaparilla and woodsy spices plus some reduction….” – Jane Faulkner – Halliday Wine Review 89/100