2022 Tar & Roses Tempranillo

93 pts
A Spanish-inspired flavour bomb from this popular Heathcote producer.

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Description

The ever-reliable Tar & Roses Tempranillo is in terrific shape from the excellent 2022 vintage!

Winemakers Don Lewis and Narelle King, who brought their passion for Mediterranean varietals to the heart of Central Victoria, began their journey in the classic wine regions of Spain, inspiring a range that beautifully blends traditional winemaking techniques with a contemporary Australian twist.

The nose is rich with lifted sarsaparilla, red liquorice, and mocha, complemented by hints of rose petals. On the palate, expect dark cherry sweetness and chewy, opulent tannins that flow seamlessly, providing structure and balance.

Perfectly paired with spiced lamb kofta, it’s a wine that delivers remarkable flavour and finesse at a great value.

93 points - "Fits a lot of tempranillo flavour and finesse in for the price. A lot. Maintains a degree of elegance while pursuing distinctive tempranillo spiciness and generous black and red fruits. Black cherry, plum and acacia join anise and spices in a gently flowing tempranillo. Everything is nicely in place for your drinking pleasure." - Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)

GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION

Heathcote & Central Victoria

VINIFICATION

A combination of vineyards. Crushed and de-stemmed into static fermenters which were pumped over twice a day. During fermentation the temperature and acid levels were monitored constantly, the wine was pressed to tank using an air bag press then racked off gross lees and transferred to barrel. It was left to mature in a combination of new French and older oak. Bottled 24 March 2022.

OAK MATURATION

Approximately 8% new French oak component

ANALYSIS

Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.59
Acid: 5.85g/L
Sugar: <1.9g/L

COLOUR

Bright burgundy

NOSE

The nose is a complex mix of lifted sarsaparilla, red liquorice, mocha and dusty Turkish delight with a hint of rose petals.

PALATE

This wine is medium bodied with dark cherry sweetness and opulent moorish chewy tannins. The tannin structure of this wine is signifi cant yet the overall wine is well balanced and flows over the palate seamlessly

FOOD MATCH

Spiced lamb kofta and saffron rice pilaf

WINEMAKERS COMMENTS

2021 vintage was long and cool in comparison to the previous year. Once again we were unable to secure sufficient fruit out of the Heathcote GI and
took a small parcel of Central Victorian fruit to supplement the blend. The final blend treads lightly with fine high estery notes on the nose and an elegant drive

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Tempranillo
Country Australia
Region Heathcote
Australian State VIC
Feature Women in Wine
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 93
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
Closure Screw Cap

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