Tempranillo

Swan Valley

Tempranillo

The warmer climes of the Swan Valley are well suited to tempranillo, and 2024 was certainly warm. But the fruit has handled it really well, producing a wine that is soft, supple and medium-bodied, but with good fruit intensity. It's a plush wine loaded with a mix of blackberry and cherry with a dollop of dark chocolate. A lovely spicy...

Margaret River

Tempranillo

I reckon Matt Bowness has really nailed this variety, which, of course, is native to northern Spain. In this case, it was naturally fermented with some whole bunches and a mix of stainless steel and French oak. The aim has been to create a joven style, youthful, fresh burst of red fruit. It's been achieved in spades. Nice black fruits,...

Margaret River

Tempranillo

The warm, ripe 2024 vintage seems to have suited this variety, which is a combination of tempranillo clones from Yallingup. The colour is brilliant and bright, while the aromas show cherry, liquorice and bright raspberry characters. The palate is supple, with plush, soft fruit delivering a balanced and thoroughly enjoyable drinking experience. Super wine for drinking over the next few...

Geographe

Tempranillo

Goodall and Jarvis get the fruit from Ferguson Valley, a region that has proved highly successful for this famous Spanish variety. Everything has been designed to enhance its soft plushness and supple fruit qualities. Wild yeast ferments, hand plunging and gentle pressing, with maturation in French oak barriques, have created a wine of medium weight but tremendous fruit flavour. It’s...

Margaret River

Tempranillo

Crisp, fresh, pure and crunchy, this light-bodied rosé captures all the lovely ethereal red fruits of tempranillo. Light raspberry and savoury influences work neatly together. The palate is dry, with a savouriness about it and a crunchy crispness, with subtle watermelon notes. Lightly textured with a lingering pure fruit character. Nice current-drinking rosé.

Margaret River

Tempranillo

Ticks all the boxes for this modern expression of rosé. Tempranillo is such a good variety with its red-fruited aromatics and lovely light texture. In this case, the strawberry-raspberry mix on the nose with a subtle cherry note is absolutely compelling. The palate is delightful with a fine purity about it, thanks to the clean, crisp acidity and that lovely...

Geographe

Tempranillo

A firmish, though still, plush, tempranillo sourced from Geographe. The aromas are typical of blackberry, raspberry, and cherry-like notes. The palate, as it opens, reveals a juicy, plush fruitiness, plenty of red berry and plum with a lift of spice. The tannins are quite soft and the oak understated. Has a juicy, crunchy vibrancy on the finish with a subtle...

Great Southern

Tempranillo

The aim in this medium-bodied wine seems to have been to preserve the supple, juicy fruit characters that are part of the varietal DNA, so there has been no new oak influence. The colour is a deep purply crimson. The nose shows an earthy, slightly savoury red fruit character, and the palate is silky smooth, supple, and juicy, with loads...

Geographe

Tempranillo

Super vintage in Geographe, which has proved ideal for this famous Spanish variety. Willow Bridge have been making this for some time and it consistently produces a delicious, succulent, juicy style of tempranillo which is very much in line with the wines you might see in the bars in Spain. Bright blackberry juby, raspberry notes and a palate that is...

Margaret River

Tempranillo

Pale pink yet brilliant in colour. Perfumed notes of strawberry and watermelon with a subtle savoury edge. The palate is light-bodied, textured, and flavoursome, with a dry finish. Excellent style.

Geographe

Tempranillo

It's hard to imagine a better current-drinking and delicious tempranillo than this Geographe-sourced example of the famous Spanish variety. Loaded with liqueur cherry and dark plum, aromatic with a lift of perfumed exotic fruits. The palate captures the juicy plushness of the variety with a little spicy lift. Very much about highly energised fruit and delicious drinking.

Geographe

Tempranillo

From the 52 Stones vineyard in Ferguson Valley, this tempranillo was wild-yeast fermented with whole berries and hand-plunged throughout. After gentle pressing, it matured in older French oak for nine months, again topped with stones to maintain fullness. The wine is fruity, juicy, and supple, with classic dried herb and raspberry notes. Smooth and approachable, it’s evocative of Spain and...

Great Southern

Tempranillo

An impressive follow-up to the acclaimed 2023 vintage. It captures much of the same character, with a little more tannin grip and palate weight evident. Plush dark berry fruits and a juicy, almost creamy texture define the palate. Vibrant and energetic, this is ideal for drinking in the medium to long term while the primary fruit remains lively.

Swan Valley

Tempranillo

Fruit comes from the Perth Hills and Swan Valley. Made simply with open fermentation and wild yeasts, then matured in French oak barriques. Medium-bodied, soft and supple with bright fruit characters typical of Spain. Light cherry, Turkish delight and subtle raspberry make for delicious current drinking.

Margaret River

Tempranillo

This Margaret River sourced tempranillo proves yet again why this variety is one of the best for this rosé style. It was an excellent season, producing fruit of great balance and quality. This one was whole bunch pressed and wild fermented in old oak with some regular lees stirring for a couple of months. This has built in texture to...

Perth Hills

Tempranillo

This Perth Hills-sourced tempranillo is positively scrumptious. It captures so much about this Spanish variety and the style that’s made it so popular. The fruit is delightfully supple, with fine, understated supporting tannins and just a smidgen of oak. It’s medium-bodied and loaded with dark fruits, including blackcurrant, dark cherry liqueur, and a slightly spicy raspberry lift. Colour is bright...

Swan Valley

Tempranillo

This exciting wine comes from a single vineyard in the Swan Valley, where there are five clones of this variety. It gets some interesting winemaking after handpicking and bunch sorting. It was tossed into open-top fermenters, then matured in seasoned oak. All of this retains the strongly fruit-driven characters of this variety. It was a warm year, and yet, it...

Blackwood Valley

Tempranillo

Fits snugly into the classic mould for this Spanish variety. It comes from the Blackwood Valley and displays smooth and flavoursome fruit exhibiting a mix of raspberry, vanilla essence and mulberry. The palate is soft with slightly chalky tannins adding structure. The oak is lightly applied, allowing the soft and supple fruit to express itself.

Margaret River

Tempranillo

Bright highly energised red fruit bursts from the glass in this exquisite drinking wine from this famous Spanish variety. The mix of red cherry and high-end rose petal aromas are engaging. Then the supple palate delivers with panache. Super.

Geographe

Tempranillo

From the outset, tempranillo has proved to be well suited to pockets of Georgraphe. This from the intense ’22 vintage is packed with all the red punchy fruits you expect with this variety. Delicious blackberry and plum with a subtle liqueur cherry character. It’s spicy and laced with subtle dried herbs to complement the plush fruit. Tannins add definition. Bright...

Western Australia

Tempranillo

A tempranillo that delivers with purpose and poise. Yes, it has the bright spicy red fruits with those traces of mulberry and a lift of cranberry. But then the firmer tannins work through while a balanced imposition of oak adds further structure. A highly energised wine that is just starting to reveal sweet raspberry notes on the palate.

Great Southern

Tempranillo

It’s nice to see a rose that’s been held back a couple of years. It just settles things down a little. This is made from tempranillo, a variety that fits well into this style. Nice cherry and chalky characters on the nose are immediately appealing. The palate is textured with good flavour intensity on its light body. Clean lifted finish.

Geographe

Tempranillo

Take me back to Spain. Okay not all the way back but there is a lot to like about this interpretation of the famous Spanish variety. Bursts of red fruit with raspberry and cherry sprinkled with spices. The palate is soft and quite supple but with enough tannin and light oak to provide the structure and direction. A super food...

Margaret River

Tempranillo

One of the best and most consistent tempranillos made on this State. The vibrant burst of raspberry leads other red fruit nuances from the outset. A light sprinkle of dried herbs brings another deft touch. The palate is medium bodied with soft supple fruit but supported by a fine chalky tannin thread. Scrumptious wine for pasta or the like.

Margaret River

Tempranillo

Pretty smart little rose made from tempranillo, a variety that always seems to work well as a rose base. Bright red fruits with raspberry and strawberry nuances emerging with some intensity. It’s light bodied but with texture and mouth feel.

Great Southern

Tempranillo

A wine sourced from various vineyards showing the sweet supple structure and character that is tempranillo. It’s medium bodied with succulent fruit flavours revealing spicy dark fruit characters. Seamlessly structured with fine chalky tannins and lightly applied fine grained oak. It comes together with a chewy richness on the palate.

Perth Hills

Tempranillo

A beautiful example of a highly drinkable medium bodied wine from this famous Spanish variety. Captures the typical blackcurrant and slightly liqueur cherry characters of the variety. But then a lift of bright raspberry edges in with some nice spice. Smooth and almost velvety. Great drinking in the next few years while all those primary fruit characters are so evident.

Geographe

Tempranillo

Tempranillo appears to go very well in Geographe, and these guys have been making one of the best. This is a wine of plush smooth medium bodied fruit displaying a slightly grainy gravelly textural feel. Brilliant red colour with traces of crimson. A fine chalky tannin influence and just a little oak to balance. Ideal food wine in the next...

Geographe

Tempranillo

Appealing rose from tempranillo, a variety that suits this style so well. Light lift of strawberry and cherry with a dash of spice and dusty earth. It’s light bodied but with excellent texture complemented by a fine minerally acidity through to a dry savoury finish. Excellent food wine, here.

Great Southern

Tempranillo

A wine that screams ‘drink me’. It captures the variety rather well. Dried herbs float across the nuances of raspberry and cherry with subtle savoury influences. The palate is medium weight with a mix of sweet ripe fruit and dry savoury characters. It is aimed squarely at current drinking with Mediterranean dishes.

Frankland River

Tempranillo

Captures so much of the essential character of this Spanish variety. Comes off Frankland River bush vines and the use of a mix of new and used American and French oak has allowed it to maintain its supple smooth textural fruitiness. But there are tannins in there to add support through the middle. The use of good old-fashioned fruit stomping...

Frankland River

Tempranillo

Winemaker Damian Hutton has gone to a very special vineyard in Frankland River for this cracking good tempranillo. Bright red fruits, a little pepper and a touch of spice all working together. It’s medium weight and just a little touch of ironstone adds further to already engaging combination. Brilliant and bright. As good an example of this variety as I...

Swan Valley

Tempranillo

A tempranillo which displays a remarkably similar feel and flavour with the famous temps of the Rioja. A bright start with raspberry and dusty red berry aromas. The palate is a joyous example of the variety with a combination of soft suppleness with a dusty dried herb infusion. A super wine for the local Italian restaurant.

Margaret River

Tempranillo

A delightful example of the modern style of rose. It’s made using only free run juice which was wild fermented in older oak after which it went through regular lees stirring for 6 months. Captures so much of the tempranillo character within its light but textured palate. Rose petal and raspberry with a palate that has both poise and presence..

Geographe

Tempranillo

Oh gosh, I do love this wine. It’s largely tempranillo with a small amount of cabernet adding structure. A hands-on approach has been adopted with handpicking, hand plunging and wild yeasts. It’s bright and fruity with vibrant red fruit characters emerging on the nose and palate. Has that subtle black fruit underlay with touches of savouriness and a little lift...

Swan Valley

Tempranillo

Tempranillo from this estate is consistently outstanding. The bright red fruits with the raspberry nuances and leafy dried herbs characters provide such a beautiful opening on the nose. The palate is loaded with confectionary red fruit carrying that slightly raspberry character through to the long finish. A cracking wine for current drinking.

Margaret River

Tempranillo

The tempranillos from Oates Ends are consistently some of the best in the State. This one from the warm '22 vintage is yet another. The riper vintage has resulted in bright plump juicy fruit which is what you want with this variety. Cherry and raspberry notes with a dusty earthy influence. Great current drinking and if you want to chill...

Western Australia

Tempranillo

There is a United Nations of varieties here with Italy, Spain, Sicily, Argentina and France all having a role. Exotic mix that is bursting with plush ripe red fruits with a lift of spices and dried herbs. Well-structured palate with fine chalky tannins and a little oak in harmony. The deep red to black fruits are supremely balanced, with the...

Perth Hills

Tempranillo

If you're looking for a delicious and scrumptious red wine, then this tempranillo hits the mark fair and square. Lifted floral notes of cherry and plummy raspberry. The palate is soft and warm with an almost cuddly feel. Sweet spicy plum fill the palate delivering to a pleasing long finish.

Great Southern

Tempranillo

Two varieties that sit so well together. A rich and ripe generously proportioned blend with a stack of dark fruits flowing through the palate. The shiraz comes from Mount Barker and the tempranillo from Frankland. Aromas of plum and mocha with a little prune juice lift. Then the palate delivers a dark chocolate red and black fruit combination.