Tempranillo 2005

| Region: | Broke Fordwich, Lower Hunter Valley, NSW |
| Grape Variety: | 100% Tempranillo |
| Oak Maturation: | 18 months |
| Release Date: | November 2006 |
| Cellaring Potential: | up to 8 years |
| Alcohol: | 13.5 % |
FRUIT
The 2005 vintage was outstanding in the Hunter Valley with excellent weather conditions and just enough irrigation the fruit ripened in perfect timing with the right pH, fruit flavour & baume.
WINEMAKING
The fruit was handpicked in the cool of the night at optimum ripeness, and the grapes were crushed, pressed and then fermented on the skins for a week. The wine was matured in a combination of new French & new American Oak for 18months.
CHARACTERISTICS
Deep magenta in colour, this wine displays a concentrated bouquet of raspberries &cherries with hints of briary notes . It is a medium bodied wine with a rich berry fruit palate well balanced by smooth velvety tannins, spice & savoury oak.
CUISINE
The perfect accompaniment to Spanish Tapas & Paella.
AWARDS
Bronze Medal winner at Hunter Valley Boutique Winemakers ShowDownload the tasting notes »