Nepenthe Tempranillo 2010
Great aromatics that contrast between bright, perky, perty blueberry and raspberry, with roasted coffee and woody notes. It's pleasingly aromatic and inviting.
Entry shows some good bright acid with a re-emergence of the fruity notes mentioned. Medium bodied and rather slurpable, from entry through to the finish - which is moderately lengthy - showing balance and soft tannin for immediate pleasure.
Off of vines planted in 1998, the first Tempranillo vines in the Hills. I hadn't had much luck with an earlier foray into the variety. This wine is the exception to those, deserving of the honours emblazoned across its front.
Source: Sample
Price: $19.99
Alcohol: 14%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.nepenthe.com.au/
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Great post Stu. Temp done well is damn fine!!!
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