Our Wines
2020 Tempranillo
New Release
$25.00
The 2007 Tempranillo was the first release of this single vineyard wine, with only 100 dozen cases made. We’ve been trialling a number of different grape varieties that perform well in warmer climates and use less water. At this stage, Tempranillo shows great promise for the region. Being a lighter style the wine is approachable and soft with attractive aromatics.
The Wine
| Variety: | 100% Tempranillo |
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| 100%: | Organic | Biodynamic |
| Region: | McLaren Vale |
| Vineyard: | Landcross Farm |
| Colour: | Bright red with a violet hue |
| Aroma: | A fragrant blend of dark cherries and savoury spice, with hints of blueberry and blackcurrant |
| Palate: | Medium bodied and spice-driven palate. Bursting with flavours of plum, blueberry, rhubarb and dried fig. Soft, elegant tannins enhance the mid-palate. |
| Drink With: | Tapas, roasted vegetables and Mexican food such as nachos, burritos and any dish with corn as a major ingredient. |
| Cellaring: | A drink now style of wine, however careful cellaring of 5-10 years will be rewarded. |
Winemaking & Vintage
| Vintage: | 2020 posed many challenges throughout Australia. Another intense drought year through the growing season was followed by one of the most devastating bushfire seasons this country has ever seen. Fortunately McLaren Vale was largely unaffected by this devastation and the early signs indicate 2020 to be a very special vintage; one to savour. Moderate weather throughout the harvest period, combined with lower yields, allowed the flavours to develop harmoniously and in balance. Varietal expression was excellent with the wines showing intense flavour without excessive tannin or alcohol. Tempranillo and Graciano are showing lovely plum and pepper characters and it will be intriguing to see how they develop after time in bottle. |
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| Vinification: | The grapes where hand pick and selectively harvested at optimum flavour and sugar equilibrium. After light destemming, we fermented the must in small batch open ferments. After 10 –14 days of a hand plunging and pump overs we gently pressed our hand picked parcel into new and mature French oak barriques for maturation of six months. The second parcel was pressed to a stainless steel tank and kept fresh for six months prior to blending and bottling. |
| Alcohol: | 14.0% |
| Winemaker: | Kate Goodman and Dwayne Cunningham |
Reviews
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It's delightfully fruited and fragrant on the nose showing sweet plum, raspberry, clove and almond characters. The palate offers succulent fruit flavours and fleshy texture, well supported by silky tannins, making it splendidly approachable and drinkable. At its best: now to 2026.
-Sam Kim - Wine Orbit NZ
Tools of the Trade
Additional Information
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
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Here is our winemaker Ash taking a barrel sample 🔥 keeping a close eye on how the wine is developing, to send it for bottling at the ideal moment!
#mclarenvalewine #biodynamicwine #organicwine
Great to see these little creatures braving the cold and still coming to visit our vineyards 🐝
With the rain taking a break this weekend, we hope to see you too!
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Happy World Tapas Day to all! With our mediterranean varietals - Graciano, Grenache and Tempranillo - it's a match made in heaven! 🍤🍢
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Bottling... a (swipe) journey! Come along this public holiday Monday for our 2021 NOW vintage release event - free tastings of our freshly bottled NOW (Natural Organic Wine) range 🐢
More info: https://fb.me/e/26gasXFN1
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Quite the line up! Our 2021 Vintage NOW (Natural Organic Wine) range will be released on the Queen's Birthday 👑 free tastings of these beautiful wines on the day and Chimichurri Grill Argentinian food truck, what's not to love? 😍
(Check out our Facebook page for more details)
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
World Environment Day 🌏 Celebrating all living things!
#worldenvironmentday #mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Exciting news! 🎊 the talented Owen Giovine has been appointed Assistant Winemaker with us!
There you have it! The last of our 2021 reds going into barrel... time to add an elegant and spicy finish 🤩
Your dose of green is waiting for you this weekend 🌳 McLaren Vale bringing the goods!
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
"On top of Chardonnay just being delicious, its great with food! 🍽️ Fresh prawns on a summers day or a golden roast chook." - Kate Goodman, our Consultant Winemaker
Treat yourself to a glass on Chardonnay Day, just as good in winter as in summer!
Pictured here: Our NOW (Natural Organic Wine) Chardonnay 💛
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Wine your way, on National Wine Day 🥂
Who can spot the sneaky bee? On World Bee Day we would like to thank these busy little critters for all they do for mankind 🐝
#worldbeeday #mclarenvalewine #biodynamicwine #organicwine
@paxtonwines
#biodynamic
Here is our winemaker Ash taking a barrel sample 🔥 keeping a close eye on how the wine is developing, to send it for bottling at the ideal moment!
#mclarenvalewine #biodynamicwine #organicwine
Great to see these little creatures braving the cold and still coming to visit our vineyards 🐝
With the rain taking a break this weekend, we hope to see you too!
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Happy World Tapas Day to all! With our mediterranean varietals - Graciano, Grenache and Tempranillo - it's a match made in heaven! 🍤🍢
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Bottling... a (swipe) journey! Come along this public holiday Monday for our 2021 NOW vintage release event - free tastings of our freshly bottled NOW (Natural Organic Wine) range 🐢
More info: https://fb.me/e/26gasXFN1
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Quite the line up! Our 2021 Vintage NOW (Natural Organic Wine) range will be released on the Queen's Birthday 👑 free tastings of these beautiful wines on the day and Chimichurri Grill Argentinian food truck, what's not to love? 😍
(Check out our Facebook page for more details)
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
World Environment Day 🌏 Celebrating all living things!
#worldenvironmentday #mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Exciting news! 🎊 the talented Owen Giovine has been appointed Assistant Winemaker with us!
There you have it! The last of our 2021 reds going into barrel... time to add an elegant and spicy finish 🤩
Your dose of green is waiting for you this weekend 🌳 McLaren Vale bringing the goods!
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
"On top of Chardonnay just being delicious, its great with food! 🍽️ Fresh prawns on a summers day or a golden roast chook." - Kate Goodman, our Consultant Winemaker
Treat yourself to a glass on Chardonnay Day, just as good in winter as in summer!
Pictured here: Our NOW (Natural Organic Wine) Chardonnay 💛
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Wine your way, on National Wine Day 🥂
Who can spot the sneaky bee? On World Bee Day we would like to thank these busy little critters for all they do for mankind 🐝
#worldbeeday #mclarenvalewine #biodynamicwine #organicwine
