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Spinifex Tempranillo 2022

$28.30
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To be able to supply such a unique & extensive range of boutique wines, we don't hold much of the inventory. So with us, there is the added step of receiving the wine from our local suppliers before it is dispatched to you. Most orders are dispatched within 3-6 working days.

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Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.

Description

While Spinifex has been playing around with Tempranillo since 2006, it's only been since vintage 2018 that the wine has been fully sourced from a single vineyard in the higher reaches of Rowland Flat (halfway up the hill to the Steingarten Riesling vineyard). It's a small site, positioned immediately adjacent to a small bush-vine Mataro parcel that Spinifex has been using in their rosé for the last six years or so. Throughout this time, Schell has been sneaking across and tasting the Tempranillo fruit whenever he's been checking on the Mataro. Eventually, he felt compelled to approach the growers. Pete calls the Tempranillo "another indulgence on his part". He loves the way the fruit (grown on red clay over limestone) shows good flavour development early, while retaining good acidity.

Handpicked fruit was picked early in the season to ensure the lively fruit flavours and vibrant acidity were captured. The bunches were fully destemmed and fermented in a small open fermenter, before maturing in large, seasoned French and American oak hogsheads.

Appealing and attractive aromas flow from the glass, laden with inky blue fruits, exotic spices and some earthy complexity. Tightly structured tannins are balanced by fresh, juicy and generous berry fruits, a silky weight and a focussed, driven finish. At the top of the tree for Tempranillo production in this country.

Type Red Wine
Varietal(s) Tempranillo
Country Australia
Region Barossa Valley
Brand Spinifex
Vintage 2022

Barossa Valley Wine

The Barossa Valley wine region has historically and currently still is one of Australia's most prestigious premium wine producing regions. Located just 60km north east of Adelaide city centre, the climate there is very hot and dry which is perfect for the big bold reds the area is famous for.

A straight Shiraz is what Barossa is most well known for, however Rhone blends, such as Shiraz Cabernet are also very popular. While much less prevalent, white wines (Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon) are planted on the higher altitude hillsides where the ocean breeze cools temperatures down to a level suitable for producing these varieties as well.

Some of Australia's earliest Shiraz plantings can be found here dating as far back as the 1850's. While not always a guarantee of quality, it might be worth seeking out and trying one of the region's "old vine shiraz" if you haven't yet.

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Spinifex Tempranillo 2022-Red Wine-World Wine
Spinifex

Spinifex Tempranillo 2022

$28.30

While Spinifex has been playing around with Tempranillo since 2006, it's only been since vintage 2018 that the wine has been fully sourced from a single vineyard in the higher reaches of Rowland Flat (halfway up the hill to the Steingarten Riesling vineyard). It's a small site, positioned immediately adjacent to a small bush-vine Mataro parcel that Spinifex has been using in their rosé for the last six years or so. Throughout this time, Schell has been sneaking across and tasting the Tempranillo fruit whenever he's been checking on the Mataro. Eventually, he felt compelled to approach the growers. Pete calls the Tempranillo "another indulgence on his part". He loves the way the fruit (grown on red clay over limestone) shows good flavour development early, while retaining good acidity.

Handpicked fruit was picked early in the season to ensure the lively fruit flavours and vibrant acidity were captured. The bunches were fully destemmed and fermented in a small open fermenter, before maturing in large, seasoned French and American oak hogsheads.

Appealing and attractive aromas flow from the glass, laden with inky blue fruits, exotic spices and some earthy complexity. Tightly structured tannins are balanced by fresh, juicy and generous berry fruits, a silky weight and a focussed, driven finish. At the top of the tree for Tempranillo production in this country.

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  • Vintage Vigilant

    We aim to have all wines be vintage specific. In the case the listed vintage is out of stock and you note you would like that particular vintage, we will inform you via email for approval to go ahead.

  • Delivery Times

    To be able to supply such a unique & extensive range of boutique wines, we don't hold much of the inventory. So with us, there is the added step of receiving the wine from our local suppliers before it is dispatched to you. Most orders are dispatched within 3-6 working days.

  • Quality Guarantee

    Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.

  • Sending a Gift

    If you would like to include a gift message with your order, please enter that in the order instructions section. We'll print your message in a lovely font on A5 paper. We also won't include the invoice. Tracking will be sent to the email on file.
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