Freed of the corporate hackles of his role as Hardy’s chief winemaker, Steve Pannell has gone from strength to strength since venturing out and bottling wines under his own label. Mostly made from McLaren Vale fruit, the Pannell portfolio of primarily red wines display a level of sophistication, depth and complexity rarely seen in McLaren Vale.
This interesting blend of Tempranillo and Touriga Nacional is no exception. It is a very savoury animal and very true to type, so much so that it is an ‘Iberian ringer’. We have yet another winner from the talented hands of Steve Pannell.
Producer: S.C. Pannell
Variety: Tempranillo et al
Vintage: 2010
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $25.00
Date tasted: 22 July 2012
Tasting Note:
Bright cherry red in colour. Clean and youthful nose of morello cherry, Satsuma plum and sarsaparilla. Medium bodied, svelte in texture, savoury in profile, prototypical Tempranillo character; cherry and plum. Drinking well now.
Score: 16/20
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