Posted: April 8, 2020
Bright youthful fruit driven style with nice oak spiciness and powerful tannins.
Comments Off on Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A wine with drive and focus that has prominent spicy oak aromas with dark berries underneath. Palate has a lovely core of sweet varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A cherry bomb of a nose and a dry palate with lovely fruit tucked away underneath.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Madrugador Fleurieu Tempranillo 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Silky smooth wine with quality varietal fruit, big spicy oak influence and plush tannins with a fruit driven finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Claymore Wines The Miseducation Clare Valley Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Silky smooth style with strong acid structure and spicy mulberry fruit characters.
Comments Off on 919 Wines Reserve Riverland Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
A big, chocolaty/meaty, oak driven dark red wine with mouth-coating tannins and good spicy raspberry/mulberry fruit weight in support.
Comments Off on Glandore Estate Cellarhands Milbrodale Road, Broke Hunter Valley Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: December 10, 2019
Rich, brooding and inky aromas of black cherries and spices. Full flavoured palate with great varietal definition and supple savoury tannins.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Yacca Paddock Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
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Comments Off on Oxenberry Farm Jack Of All Trades McLaren Vale Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
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Comments Off on Quattro Mano Novillo Barossa Valley Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Dark, dense chocolaty aromas with good concentration of dried plum nuances with an explosion of ripe black cherry flavours.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
This classy young red was matured for 16 months in American oak barriques (partly new). Full-coloured, with a fragrant, berryish, spicy bouquet, it is mouthfilling, with excellent density of vibrant blackcurrant, plum and spice flavours, earthy, savoury notes adding complexity,…
Comments Off on Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Hawke’s Bay Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Subdued aromas of rhubarb, spices and cigar box characters with balanced flavours in the tart dark fruit spectrum.
Comments Off on Oxenberry Farm Jack Of All Trades McLaren Vale Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Nose is a mix of dark berries, licorice and plums with a warming chocolaty palate.
Comments Off on Alex Russell Wines alejandro Riverland SA Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Raspberry lolly nose with confectionery red fruit flavours showing an earthy edge.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Estate Organic Pyrenees Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Earthy black licorice bouquet and a creamy boysenberry flavoured palate.
Comments Off on Hastwell & Lightfoot Mediterranean Series McLaren Vale Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Blackcurrant bouquet with hints of menthol and spices and uncomplicated, drying, spicy palate.
Comments Off on Angullong Fossil Hill Orange Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Some pretty powerful spicy chocolaty fruit on both the lifted nose and juicy palate that’s laced with big grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Summit Estate Granite Belt Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
A lovely bright lifted cherry/berry bouquet with just a hint of spice and some nice oaky notes. The dark fruit palate has hints of rose petals with a sweet oak finish.
Comments Off on La La Land Victoria Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Powerful lift of toasty/earthy mulled fruit and a rich, textured spicy plum palate.
Comments Off on Quattro Mano Pais Alto Eden Valley Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Aromas of chocolate, raspberry and pepper. A slightly green and spicy palate with a touch of age.
Comments Off on Quattro Mano Novillo Barossa Valley Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Smells of prunes and plums with a straightforward stewed black fruit palate
Comments Off on Paracombe Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Nose reminiscent of cherry flavoured cough syrup according to one judge. Full flavoured spicy plum palate with green notes.
Comments Off on Kalleske Dodger Barossa Valley Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Plums and cherries on the nose with a touch of violet-like characters. Juicy in the mouth with earthy mulled fruit flavours and slight leafy notes. Soft tannins.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Spicy rhubarb-like elements on the nose with leafy notes. A soft and supple palate of cherries, chocolate, spices and violets. “Great attention to extraction.”
Comments Off on Crittenden Estate Los Hermanos King Valley Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Dark brooding black-fruit bouquet and a huge tannic palate with nice sweet fruit.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Inky nose; all purple fruit and chocolate with juicy sour cherry and chocolate flavours.
Comments Off on Taylors Clare Valley McLaren Vale Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A pretty blue fruit and violet bouquet that is echoed on the elegant palate. 5+
Comments Off on Inner City Winemakers New England Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
This firm, youthful red was grown at Onetangi and matured for 10 months in French and American oak barriques. Full-coloured, it is mouthfilling and savoury, with strong, ripe, berryish, spicy flavours, fresh acidity and good complexity. Best drinking 2021+. $42
Comments Off on Obsidian Estate Waiheke Island Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Already drinking well, this impressive red is New Zealand’s southernmost tempranillo. Deeply coloured, with a fragrant bouquet, it is mouthfilling, sweet-fruited, savoury and supple, with generous, plummy, berryish flavours, a hint of herbs, and excellent depth, complexity and harmony. $45
Comments Off on Brennan Gibbston Central Otago Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Dark berries and spices lift off the nose and berries fill the mouth with flavour with soft, well integrated, tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Rutherglen Estates Rutherglen Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Oak dominates the peppery licorice nose and has intense licorice flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Morrisons of Glenrowan Glenrowan Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Vibrant red wine true-to-style. Has a spicy cherry and red berry bouquet. Good balance between plum-like
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Big savoury meaty style – very youthful with some plum fruit characters. Great quaffer. $25
Comments Off on Eloper Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Jubey black fruit intensity to the nose. Warm in the mouth and tasting like stewed plums with meaty elements. Interesting! $26
Comments Off on Jericho Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Meaty savoury bouquet and nice full-bodied palate with earthy dark fruit flavours. $50
Comments Off on Henschke Stone Jar Eden Valley Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Lovely bright dark berry and cola-like aromas. Juicy in the mouth with cherry flavours and well-balanced tannins. “Nice drink!” $25
Comments Off on Main and Cherry Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Vibrant nose with upfront briary/cassis fruit. Palate has firm but pleasant tannins, lively acidity and attractive herbal/cherry flavours. $23
Comments Off on Fifth Estate Wines Geographe Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Cherries and plums lift off the nose; nice savoury notes. Sweet plum and cherry flavours with lively acidity and “rustic” tannins. $25
Comments Off on Clockwork Western Australia Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Savoury nose of plum sauce and pepper with a touch of oak. Sweet, savoury and spicy palate with crisp, acid driven, finish. $30
Comments Off on Caudo Vineyard Premium South Australia Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
A blend of earthy/cherries and Cherry Ripe chocolate bar. Rich yet elegant style of palate with some great fruit/oak integration.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Estate Pyrenees Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Already drinking well, this estate-grown red is ruby hued and vibrantly fruity, with satisfying depth of ripe plum, berry and spice flavours, some savoury notes adding complexity, and a smooth finish. $26
Comments Off on Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Marlborough Awatere Valley Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Bright purple wine with a savoury peppery cherry bouquet and an intense savoury palate; good weight of cherry-like fruit flavours, soft tannins and lingering finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Plenty of aged dark fruit aromas with brooding fruit cake like flavours on a well structured palate. Slight sour finish. Drink now.
Comments Off on Mt Bera Running with the Cows Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2013 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A rich, youthful and bright purple wine with powerful oak influence but has enough spicy varietal fruit to carry it.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Conejo Joven McLaren Vale Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A firm solid savoury red fruited style with sour cherry and raspberry characters, powerful acidity and upfront tannins.
Comments Off on Audrey Wilkinson Series Hunter Valley Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
“Good drinking here,” observed on judge. A lovely nose that smells like a Cherry Ripe chocolate bar. Big rich up-front chocolaty flavours with a hint of cherry liqueur.
Comments Off on Glandore Regional Series Hunter Valley Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Spicy dark fruits lift off the nose and fill the firm palate with well rounded flavours and a grippy tannic finish.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019