We have looked at previous vintages of the Pondalowie’s unoaked MT Tempranillo in these pages. The 2012 vintages follows suit and is in fine form. It is a wine that illustrates just how well suited Tempranillo is suited to Australia.
As always, Dominic Morris has captured the varietal essence of Tempranillo, unbridled by oak – medium in body, black cherry entwined with cherry cola/sarsaparilla, fine tannins on the finish. It is a supple and savoury wine, made to be enjoyed with food.
If one was to put together a collection of wines that showcase the ‘new Australia’, Pondalowie MT Tempranillo would mostly definitely be in the mix; moderate alcohol, savoury in character, food-friendly and ever-so drinkable. Isn’t that what most of us want from a bottle of good wine?
2012 MT TEMPRANILLO
Producer: Pondalowie Vineyards
Variety: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2012
Region: Bendigo
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $28.00
Date Tasted: 28 September 2013
Tasting Note:
Crimson to the core. Black cherry, plum and ‘cherry cola'. Medium bodied, well poised, glossy texture, excellent fruit intensity in the black cherry, sarsaparilla mode. Finishes long and savoury with gentle chalky tannins. Lots to enjoy now, but should develop further complexity with additional bottle age.
Score: 16.5/20
As always, Dominic Morris has captured the varietal essence of Tempranillo, unbridled by oak – medium in body, black cherry entwined with cherry cola/sarsaparilla, fine tannins on the finish. It is a supple and savoury wine, made to be enjoyed with food.
If one was to put together a collection of wines that showcase the ‘new Australia’, Pondalowie MT Tempranillo would mostly definitely be in the mix; moderate alcohol, savoury in character, food-friendly and ever-so drinkable. Isn’t that what most of us want from a bottle of good wine?
Producer: Pondalowie Vineyards
Variety: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2012
Region: Bendigo
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $28.00
Date Tasted: 28 September 2013
Tasting Note:
Crimson to the core. Black cherry, plum and ‘cherry cola'. Medium bodied, well poised, glossy texture, excellent fruit intensity in the black cherry, sarsaparilla mode. Finishes long and savoury with gentle chalky tannins. Lots to enjoy now, but should develop further complexity with additional bottle age.
Score: 16.5/20
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