Description

Sourced from one of the finest vineyards in Young, NSW, in the heart of the Hilltops region, at an elevation of around 600m.

About Tempranillo

Tempranillo is widely grown in Spain and underpins most of its finest wines, including those from the iconic regions of Rioja and Ribera del Duero.  Structurally, Tempranillo shares much in common with the famous Bordeaux variety, Cabernet Sauvignon. However its fruit favours speak more to red berry and cherry cola characters and often carry a savoury note.

Tasting Note

Our Hilltops Tempranillo is packed full of rich, spicy red fruit with a savoury undertone. It is ripe and full flavoured with fine tannins and a long fleshy finish.

Vineyard

The fruit was sourced from Moppity Vineyard and was picked early April at around 13.5 be.

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 transferred to a mixture of 1-3 year old French oak barriques for 10 months.

Cellaring

Though drinking beautifully now, this fine wine will gain further complexity and interest over the next 8-10 years.

Food Match

An ideal match for roasted vegetables, cured and barbecued meats, spicy pizza and tomato-based sauces.