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
AromaLiqueur cherries, cream and coffee on the nose with hints of freshly tilled earth.
ClosureScrewcap
GrapeTempranillo
MaturationApproximately 10% new French oak component.
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PalateRhubarb and black cherries on the palate, plush and round. 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)
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2018/08/08
Saint Martin Heathcote Wine Show 2018
Best Other Wine
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2018/08/08
Saint Martin Heathcote Wine Show 2018
Best Mediterranean
From The Vine
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2019/02/02
Sydney Sunday Telegraph, 3 February, 2019
Spain’s flagship red variety is going gangbusters in pockets of Australia suited to its early-ripening traits. This spicy, silky and plush version hails from Victoria’s Heathcote region where winemaker Narelle King used her considerable understanding of the variety to achieve a stunning flavour definition.
Campbell Mattinson
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2018/11/29
The Wine Front, 30 November 2018
Medium weight wine but it feels warm, generous and grunty. Tannin is the key here. The wine opens with cherry-plum and cola flavours, adds spice and prune to the mix, and then drives herb-flecked tannin through the back half. There’s warmth, sure, but there’s lots to chew on.
From The Vine
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2019/02/02
Sydney Sunday Telegraph, 3 February, 2019
Spain’s flagship red variety is going gangbusters in pockets of Australia suited to its early-ripening traits. This spicy, silky and plush version hails from Victoria’s Heathcote region where winemaker Narelle King used her considerable understanding of the variety to achieve a stunning flavour definition.
Campbell Mattinson
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91
2018/11/29
The Wine Front, 30 November 2018
Medium weight wine but it feels warm, generous and grunty. Tannin is the key here. The wine opens with cherry-plum and cola flavours, adds spice and prune to the mix, and then drives herb-flecked tannin through the back half. There’s warmth, sure, but there’s lots to chew on.
Huon Hooke
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91
2018/11/12
The Real Review, 02 October 2018
Deep, dark red/purple colour, with a graphite and plum jam aroma, a hint of dried fruit, the palate savoury, dry and rich, with abundant tannins, and a slight chewiness to finish. It has weight and grip and also a satisfying fleshy texture.
50 Best Wines of 2018
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2019/01/10
Matt White, Selector Magazine, Jan/Feb 2019
Given they specialise in Mediterranean varieties, it's no wonder Tar & Roses have won so many awards, including Top Gold and two Trophies at the 2017 Victorian Wine Show. Strikingly dense red in appearance, it's an inky powerhouse of black cherry, cola, anise and liquorice. It has a deluxe palate with super-ripe, inky black fruits delivering velvety power and immense tannin depth. An iron fist in a velvet glove.
Top Gold
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2018/11/22
Victorian Wine Show 2018
Other single varietal reds (including Mediterranean varieties)
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2018/09/12
Daily Examiner, 15 September 2018
That’s cheap for a tempranillo with a wild nose, and dry as a wooden god, as Mum says. A pinocchio god perhaps? 9/10 Points
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2018/11/22
Victorian Wine Show 2018
Best emerging or alternative varietal or blend.
