Description
Bright cherry, cherry cola and a whisper of sarsaparilla.
NoseBright cherry, cherry cola
PalateFresh, juicy, medium body
FinishSarsaparilla, spice
Medium-bodied and fresh, this Tempranillo leads with bright cherry and cherry cola on the nose and palate — playful rather than heavy. A distinctive note of sarsaparilla carries through the finish, giving it a savoury, spiced lift that sets it apart from a straightforward red-fruited red.
It's a beautiful match for lighter food — think Spanish tapas or an easy Italian dinner rather than anything too heavy.
VarietyTempranillo
Vintage2025
RegionClare Valley, SA
VineyardCrabtree Estate, Watervale
WinemakerAndrew Kenny
HarvestHand picked
OakExclusively old French oak
Alcohol14.0% alc/vol
ClosureScrewcap
Perfect with
🥘 Spanish tapas
🍝 Italian food
🧀 Charcuterie
🌶️ Chorizo
About Tempranillo
Tempranillo is the backbone of Spanish Rioja and Ribera del Duero, prized for its cherry fruit and natural affinity with oak. Still rare in Australia, it rewards a lighter hand in the winery — freshness and bright fruit over weight, with warm spice notes like sarsaparilla emerging as a signature of the variety done well.