Tempranillo 2005

2005 Tempranillo

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 »