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[SOLD-OUT] Samuels Gorge Tempranillo 2016

Tempranillo - the precarious co-mingling of good and evil both on a vine and its personality in the glass akin to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. On heavy ground it can behave like a feral triffid yet on the right plot this infinitely low yielding, Iberian icon is an interpretation of a landscape more than most.

Our Tempranillo vineyard is set amongst the clutches of a rocky, windswept ridge exposed to the Gulf. With ball-bearings for berries amidst very tight bunches, this wine has amplified masculinity, ripe flavours and great presence well after the last drop leaves the palate. Warm flavours of black cherry compote with splash of kirsch, tart blood orange, toasted dried spices and fresh tobacco leaf. Vibrant pomegranate toned acidity gives the wine a racing pulse – it feels deliciously fresh – though at the same time, the complex blend of components feel well integrated along Tempranillo’s signature gravelly tannin.


The juxtaposition of dark and light keep on going: stepping into a Moorish palace garden from the parched sundried landscape. A refreshing cooling effect of the water feature set among ancient olive, fig and bay trees, cascading jasmine, intricate design woven into the interior mosaics. Our Tempranillo: at the heart of the delights of the sultans. Aromas of jamon Serrano, lavender, dried sage, sun worn dusty limestone walls infiltrate the senses.


Be prepared for an extended journey in the cellar with this one; it’s a stayer and may take a while to settle into its stride.All the suspense of an antique filled attic. Splay open a ripe fig, unearth the delightful dark cherry flavours, roasted coffee beans and a hint of Nugget boot polish. It rewards patience as we knowingly expect it to blossom after it sells out. Prosciutto & Tempranillo - perfect.




Samuels Gorge


Country:
Australia
Region:
SA- McLaren Vale
Variety:
Wine Red - Tempranillo
Size:
750mL

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$45.00

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