HEWITSON PRIVATE CELLAR TEMPRANILLO 2006
Product Code: 41930
| Winery: | HEWITSON |
| Variety: | TEMPRANILLO |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Region: | FLEURIEU PENINSULA |
DESCRIPTION:
HEWITSON PRIVATE CELLAR TEMPRANILLO 2006
I’d debate that Tempranillo generally likes a maritime climate as it seems to do best in Rioja and Ribera del Duero which, to the best of my knowledge, are both continental and fairly high altitude. No matter though, because the proof is in the pudding, and this particular pudding is outstanding. I also might add that I really like the quirky retro label that (to my mind at least) respectfully does a tip of the hat to the great Australian wines of yore.
This offers up a deep pool of lush berry fruit, licorice, chocolate, spice and tobacco that is so seductive you can’t but help but find yourself slipping under. On the palate full bodied with saturating sweet dark berry, cherry, chocolate, cola, dried herb and licorice flavours and superb mid-palate richness with an ample spread of plush velveteen tannins and a smooth creamy texture. Very long and satisfying. It’s a spectacular wine and almost irresistible. I miss it already. 95 Points. Tasted : Dec 07. Alcohol : 14.5%. Drink : 2008 - 2018+ Gary Walsh Winorama.
$ 59.95 (out of stock)
