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Otherwise known as ‘The Red One”, a wine inspired by both the climate and lifestyle of the Iberian Peninsula. Both varieties are unquestionably suited to South Australian winegrowing conditions resulting in wines with natural balance, complexity and flavour. Whilst Tempranillo is now well known, Touriga Nacional may be new to many wine drinkers and in need of further introduction. A lusty red variety that produces medium-bodied yet powerful wines with pungent fruit characteristics of fruit-mince or plum pudding. It blends well with red fruit, earth and cocoa of Tempranillo and may just be the variety and wine for our times.

THE VINTAGE The 2017 vintage was a very cool, mild and stress-free occasion for vines, not winemakers! Good winter and spring rains were followed by a very mild, long summer. The results are wines with ample fruit complexity and great natural acidity. Most importantly however is the delicious fruit freshness.

WINEMAKING

Variety Tempranillo 55%, Touriga Nacional 45%

Varietal Origin Spain and Portugal Vineyard McLaren Vale and Barossa Valley Process Hand-harvested, crushed, and traditionally vinified in small open- top fermenters matured 14 months in two large vats and four new French Oak puncheons. Alcohol 14% Ph 3.92 TA 5.3

FOR THE SENSES

Flavour Profile Loads of flavour; Cherry cola and bright red fruits, lavender and lilac, dried oregano and thyme and then the spice, starting with cloves and finishing with nutmeg.

Structure & Texture Medium-bodied and juicy without being over bearing or too forward. The herbs and spice drive the finish both in flavour and texture with a crackle and pop to the supple tannins.

CELLARING No waiting needed but if you must up to10 years in the right conditions

SERVING Stuff red capsicums with pork mince, rice, slivered-almonds and paprika and bake in a hot oven. Alternatively, try with grilled Chorizo.