Tasting Notes
Region
Hunter Valley, New South Wales
The Story
A small parcel of Tempranillo was transplanted on our Lovedale Road property from a friend’s vineyard in 2018.
Transplanting is not common practice in viticulture, and certainly not the style of transplanting that involves the back of a ute and some precariously placed occy straps.
The Vineyard
There’s only 0.4 ha so it’s really small parcels of great fruit that has been planted.
Mike and Joss were told it would fail, but now we are harvesting sensational fruit that thrives from these monstrously tall vines each season.
And we certainly enjoy an opportunity to say ‘I told you so!’.
The Wine
Handpicked and destemmed, this wine undergoes open fermentation with hand plunging for delicate extraction. The 2023 vintage is an absolute cracker. We’ve captured that classic Tempranillo energy—it’s bursting with bright red fruits, hints of savoury spice, and a plush, juicy finish that makes it dangerously easy to drink.
The Vintage
Excellent growing conditions in 2023 led to healthy vines and good yields. Mike is seriously excited about all the 2023 vintage reds, and while we love seeing how wines age, we really enjoy the vibrancy this Tempranillo has as a young wine.
The vines are hardy and disease-resistant, aligning with sustainable and responsible farming practices.
The Match
Fire up the slow cooker and let the rain drum on the roof. This 2023 Tempranillo is the ultimate autumn soulmate—its vibrant, juicy core cuts through the richness of a slow-cooked ragù, while those rustic tannins provide the perfect backbone for hearty fare.
Whether you’re sharing a glass with good company or just your favourite soundtrack, it’s comfort in a bottle.
The Winemaker
Michael De luliis
