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2011 Cascabel El Sendero
Tempranillo isn’t mentioned on the front label but that’s the variety used. Considering its current popularity perhaps this is a statement of intent – a move by Cascabel to situate the wine in a Mediterranean stylistic bracket…which of course begs … Continue reading
2012 Avaniel Ribera Del Duero Tempranillo
A quick Google search tells me grapes are sourced from young Tempranillo vines between six and ten years of age. Simple, fruit driven mode of wine. Imported by Beaune & Beyond. Concentrated black and purple berry fruits with hints of … Continue reading
2012 Castelli Empirica Tempranillo
The Empirica range from Castelli are small-batch wines made in a more experimental manner than others in the stable. “Lots of lees work and oak treatment across the range.” Intended mostly for on-premise sale. Lifted and densely fruited. Black over red cherry … Continue reading
2013 Jilly Tempranillo Joven
I enjoyed the 2012 Jilly Nebbiolo and the fruit for this Tempranillo is also sourced from the New England region in northern New South Wales. I like the cloth labels too. Not that that has anything to do with anything … Continue reading
2006 Viña Muriel Reserva
These Bodegas Muriel wines are brought into Australia by Fourth Wave Wine. Nicholas Crampton and co. seem to have a happy knack for finding bargains at many different price points. From the same area as the 2004 Gran Reserva reviewed previously. As it’s “only” Reserva, laws … Continue reading
2004 Viña Muriel Gran Reserva
A few tech specs before we get to a very charming wine indeed. The grapes come from vines of 40 years average age planted in Rioja Alavesa vineyards in the Basque Alava province. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and … Continue reading
2011 Marques de Tezona Tempranillo
Contains 5% Shiraz. Clean with no detectable oak. Fruit forward but not sweet. Black and red berries, cola, damp earth and black spice. A little rough and ready with bucolic tannin and slightly coarse acidity riding high. On the thin side. … Continue reading
2012 Chapel Hill il Vescovo Tempranillo
Much to like about this Tempranillo from Chapel Hill, and like it I do. It’s savoury, refreshing and extremely food friendly. What it lacks in length it makes up for in structure and charm. I’d be drinking it sooner rather … 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