Dense, dry and full, this Tempranillo is a delectable blend of blueberries, plums and savoury tannin, with hints of charcoal, coconut, star anise, nutmeg and chocolate around the edges. It’s long and elegant, taking you on a more-ish journey right to the end.
Tasting Note
AromaA complex array of sweet mulberries, tarragon and sea salt on the nose.
ClosureScrewcap
GrapeTempranillo
Grape Variety100% Tempranillo
MaturationApproximately 7% new French oak component.
Oaked0
PalateThe palate is plush and round with delicious lingering flavours of satsuma plums. Well balanced with substantial chalky tannin, the wine finishes rich and long.
VarietalV_TEMPRANILLO
VinificationA combination of two vineyards from Heathcote, grapes were crushed and de-stemmed into one static fermenter which was pumped over twice a day. During fermentation the temperature and acid levels were monitored constantly. The wine was pressed to tank using an air bag press then racked off gross lees and transferred to barrel to finish malolactic fermentation. It was left to mature in a combination of new French and older barriques.
RegionHeathcote - VIC
Region CodeDVICHEATHC
StateS_VIC
Subregion
WinemakerDon Lewis, Narelle King
Wine StyleRed (Full Bodied)
Max Allen
0
0
2017/08/21
Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine, 01 September 2017
The wine world lost a wonderful, humble,
softly-spoken legend when Don Lewis died
earlier this year. As well as being one half of
Tar & Roses with winemaking partner Narelle
King. Don will also be fondly remembered for
his many years at the barrels at Mitchelton
in central Victoria. Don was a big fan of tempranillo
and a dab hand at making it, as this
lovely expression of grape and place demonstrates.
There is dark jubey fruit, some gentle
perfumed spice and velvety tannin.
Mike Bennie
0
93
2017/05/04
Wine Business Magazine, 05 May 2017
Finds a neat middle ground between oak hewn and joven styles with its bright, berry fruitiness, cherry-cola scents, earthiness and firm ropes of slender tannin. Readily likeable for its medium weight, chomp to texture and juiciness, it's a tempranillo that shows some warmth, but also a
freshness. Appealing wine.
James Halliday
0
92
2017/08/20
James Halliday Wine Companion 2018, August 2017
A bright purple robe verging on opaque sets the tone. The bounce of violet florals, the pulp of red and black cherry, the decadence of booze-soused cherry bonbons and hints of anise and root spice, all edge along a scale of well managed oak tannins. A forceful, vibrant wine, this is high on personality if not a bit hot on the alcohol front. (Ned Goodwin)
Gold Medal
5
0
2017/11/24
Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show 2017
James Halliday
0
92
2017/08/20
James Halliday Wine Companion 2018, August 2017
A bright purple robe verging on opaque sets the tone. The bounce of violet florals, the pulp of red and black cherry, the decadence of booze-soused cherry bonbons and hints of anise and root spice, all edge along a scale of well managed oak tannins. A forceful, vibrant wine, this is high on personality if not a bit hot on the alcohol front. (Ned Goodwin)
Gold Medal
5
0
2017/11/24
Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show 2017
Tony Love
4
0
2017/05/22
Herald Sun, 23 May 2017
One of the more trusted tempranillo producers in the country, here
tapping into the wonders of the Heathcote region to create a rich,
ripe, black cherry bomb of a wine that exudes a pleasing, balanced
attitude to its aromatic, oak sitting behind the fruit and prettier anise
and cola. The palate has freshness and flavour in spades, a rich,
chewy texture though it eases in the finish with mid-grain tannins.
