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2011 Elefante La Senda Tempranillo
A blend of declassified fruit from Rioja. 95% Tempranillo and 5% Garnacha. Imported by Fourth Wave Wines. I struggled with it and will be interested to see how it is viewed by others. During my tasting it seemed to lack … Continue reading
2011 Topper’s Mountain Red Earth Child
After a one year hiatus when the folks at Topper’s Mountain forgot to make a 2010 version, the Red Earth child is back. Vigneron Mark Kirkby presents the intent behind the wine in three parts. Firstly, to make the best … Continue reading
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2012 Kirrihill Clare Valley Grenache Sangiovese Tempranillo
The most fruit forward and approachable of the new Kirrihill “Alternative Range” wines. Good weeknight pizza fare if a little too steeply priced. Some fleshiness on the palate. Red and black berries and cherries, drinking chocolate (texture and flavour), crushed … Continue reading
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2012 SC Pannell Fleurieu Tempranillo Touriga
The third consecutive vintage of Stephen Pannell’s Tempranillo Touriga to provide unbridled pleasure. The blend and the way in which it is handled simply works. Grapes come from McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek. It’s medium-bodied with savoury edges and lithe … Continue reading
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2011 Elefante Tempranillo Shiraz
An 80/20 split of Tempranillo and Shiraz. Well made with a bit of character. Predominately red fruited with some blackberry and clay. Hints of florals, chocolate and herbs. Savoury edged, medium-bodied and fun to drink. Some pleasingly dry and grippy … Continue reading
2010 Elefante La Senda Tempranillo
I’d really like to see these Elefante wines more widely stocked in Queensland. They don’t cost the earth, they taste good and they’re not sterile or overly sanitised. Imported by Fourth Wave Wines. A blend of 95% Tempranillo and 5% Ganarcha/Grenache … Continue reading
2011 Meantime GTM
Variations on a theme from the aforementioned duo that brought you the Meantime GMT. The Tempranillo is turned up higher in the blend this time round, although Dudley Brown reckons you don’t hear it as loud. I politely disagree and … Continue reading
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2011 Meantime GMT
A collaboration between Dudley Brown of Inkwell Wines and Paul Henry, now of ‘winehero’ and ex-head of Wine Australia. I know Dudley well and came to take increasing interest in Paul on account of the fact that he took my often … Continue reading
Posted in Grenache et al, McLaren Vale, Mourvèdre/Mataró et al, Tempranillo et al
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2011 SC Pannell Tempranillo Touriga
I never did taste the much-lauded 2010 version of this blend, but I can’t see much in the way of detrimental effects from the cool, wet 2011 vintage here. It’s a delightfully sessionable wine, medium bodied at most with delicate … Continue reading
2010 Picante Espana Gran Meseta Tempranillo Shiraz
A terrific value medium bodied Spanish table red imported by Echelon Wine Partners. Worth having in your arsenal at the price. Cherries, dried herbs, Chinotto and salami. No oak influence that I can detect. Settled acidity, savoury charm and pleasantly … Continue reading