Category Archives: Tempranillo et al

2009 Ridgemill Estate Monastrell Tempranillo

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Great to see producers from the cool climate, high altitude Granite Belt in Queensland engaging consumers and writers a little more these days. As I’ve said before, it’s a young region with its best years ahead but there is worthwhile drinking … Continue reading →

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2008 My Favourite Spanish Red Tempranillo Monastrell

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Spain 13.5% Screwcap $11 Source: Sample Imported by Ce Soir. Good value, clean and a bit exotic (coming from Spain and all). Rasberries, sage/oregano, a little blackberry and straw. Fresh and juicy with a subtle earthiness. Vanilla and spice too. Pleasant broad, … Continue reading →

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2010 Smallfry Joven

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Barossa Valley 13.5% $20 Screwcap Source: Sample A moment to blow my own horn; I scooped Max Allen in recognising the value of this wine in its last incarnation. Geez I’m good. Ok, enough bragging. This year it’s got a … Continue reading →

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2006 Yalumba Hand Picked Tempranillo Grenache Viognier

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Barossa 13.5% Screwcap $35 Source: Retail My thanks go out to Edward, who publishes the most excellent blog Wino sapien, for alerting me to the existence of this bizarre but wonderful blend from the Yalumba stables.  You can read his … Continue reading →

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2009 Smallfry Tempranillo Ganarcha Joven

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

Barossa 13.5% Screwcap $20 You have to give credit to James Halliday for “discovering” some fine small producers in his annual Wine guide. Smallfry are another little winery that, like Flaxman wines, received 5 Stars in the latest edition. Noted … Continue reading →

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