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 matured for 10 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

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

Awards & Reviews

“Upfront and instantly appealing, the wine shows dark fruit richness, warm spice, floral and roasted hazelnut aromas. The palate delivers excellent weight and plump mouthfeel, splendidly framed by fleshy texture and beautifully infused tannins. Robust and supple, finishing long and delectable. At its best: now to 2033.” 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Bronze Medal – 2024 Sydney Royal Wine Show 89/100

Bronze Medal – 2024 NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show 87/100