Region: Harvey, Geographe Alcohol: 13.5% Tasting Notes: dark cherry, charcuterie, soft plum and cassis Pairing: beef ribs cooked over fire, or an aged Manchego cheese Reviews: 94 points - Mike Bennie for Halliday Wine Companion - Published April 2026 "Stellar representation of Tempranillo. You could see this working with a chill, or making merry in big glasses as a fancy offering at a dinner party. It sits even, cool and astute at its medium weight, with hallmark characters on hand. Spot on." - Mike Bennie for Halliday Wine Companion 91 points - Cyndal Petty for Wine Pilot - Published May 2026 "Now this is what we mean when we talk about meaty wine. Salami, crushed bricks, split lip, rusty nails… and mud. But not just mud – the kind you’d pay top dollar to have slathered on your naked body. Black fruit sits quietly underneath all that savouriness. Big frame, rustic tannins. This wine is all about texture and grunt. And, it’s not for the faint-hearted. It wears steel caps and builds fences for fun. It also makes me crave beef cheek or something equally primal. I don’t even eat beef cheek." - Cyndal Petty for Wine Pilot Tasting Notes Tempranillo is the hero red grape variety to the Geographe wine region, where the Spanish native has found a natural home. The regions sun-bathed warm climate guarantees full ripeness, and the vast diversity of soil-types, aspects and slopes gives rise to characterful expressions. This wine is reflective of the hot, dry and shorter growing season, being immediately bright, fresh and approachable in its youth. The nose is framed by blackberry and dark cherry, with more savoury characters of charcuterie, ironstone and coastal rosemary adding intrigue and complexity. The palate is more red fruited, with soft plum and cassis providing a supple fruit core, framed by sinewy rustic tannins that beg to paired with grilled red meat. A fresh acidity pulls the medium-full weighted palate through for a lingering finish. Best paired with beef ribs cooked over fire, or an aged Manchego. Best enjoyed within 2-10 years.
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