The Iberian interloper in the Mediterranean Fossil Hill range. Grown by the Crossing Family, winemaker is Jeff Byrne. Note, bottle image is of the 2018, but naught has changed.

Angullong, Fossil Hill, Tempranillo, Orange, 2023

Spiced and ripe. Fennel and anise spices, hints of mint with fleshy black cherry, quince, tobacco and vanilla bean paste. Showing good phenolic ripeness and muscular tannins. Varietal heat spiking voluminous black cherry with lavender and rosemary flower herbal swaddling.  Good length of flavour and ready for braised beef cheeks.

RRP: $30
Alc: 14.5%
Rating: 92/100

Wine sample courtesy of Angullong and Define Wine