Di Giorgio Tempranillo 2019
A winemaking shift in direction here for the Tempranillo, previous vintages saw French and American oak for 18 months (Crianza style) while this only see 12 months in older oak […]
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Heirloom Vineyards Tempranillo 2019
Hola! Heirloom Vineyards come under the guiding hand of Elena Brooks and her husband Zar, also well known for the Dandelion range. Heirloom seeks to make wines that “champion the […]
West Cape Howe Tempranillo 2018
A slight change in fruit for this label, now solely sourced from Frankland River. West Cape Howe, Tempranillo, Frankland River, 2018 An improvement over the 2017, there’s a concerted effort […]
Rusty Mutt Conejo Joven Tempranillo 2018
Hola! Conejo Joven translates to young rabbit (pertinent as I publish this note over the Easter weekend). Named after Scott Heidrich’s son Tobias, who was born in the year of […]
Running With Bulls Tempranillo 2018
The latest release of the crowd pleasing favourite. Running With Bulls, Tempranillo, Barossa, 2018 Ripe aromas with deep raspberry, morello cherry, sun-dried tomato, hints of sweeter toffee apple and quill […]
West Cape Howe Tempranillo 2017
Perennial value winery from Great Southern’s West Cape Howe. West Cape Howe, Tempranillo, Perth Hills, Frankland River, 2017 More generous than previous years. Losing a little bit of varietal nuance […]
Margan Breaking Ground Tempranillo Graciano Shiraz 2017
The 3 varieties were inter-planted by Margan in the Hunter Valley in 2010. The grapes are picked at the same time and vinified together, as often done in Rioja, where […]
Claymore Wines The Miseducation Of Carissa Major Tempranillo 2016
Okay, this one rivals some of the longer ‘dArenberg marques. Named in honour of Claymore Wines General Manager (Carissa Major) this is the 1st release of the Tempranillo. It celebrates […]
A morning with Abel Mendoza
A late October autumnal morning, with that cool freshness in every shadow that makes you walk on the other side of the road just to briefly catch and wear the […]
West Cape Howe Tempranillo 2016
West Cape Howe have continued their ‘regional’ blending, sourcing Tempranillo fruit from plantings in the geographically and geologically diverse regions of the Perth Hills (28%) and Great Southern’s Frankland River […]
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