It would be an understatement to say that Steve Pannell is on a hot streak. Put simply, the man can do no wrong. Winemaker of the year, 2014 Jimmy Watson trophy-winner, the plaudits keep coming. Pannell is deservedly credited with producing wines that are bright, fresh and suited to the contemporary Australian palate.
One such wine is the Iberian-inspired Tempranillo Touriga. Medium in body and savoury in character, this blend is perfectly suited to McLaren Vale’s warm climate and even better suited to the Australian outdoors lifestyle and summer of endless barbecues.
This is a wine that took out the trophy for Best Red Blend at the Royal Victorian Wine Awards, a signpost, if ever, that Australian wine has entered a new era. It is the sort of wine that merits good food and good company, so fire up the barbie and get that marinated leg of lamb on!
2014 SC PANNELL TEMPRANILLO TOURIGAProducer: SC Pannell
Variety: Tempranillo et al
Vintage: 2014
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $28.00
Date tasted: 24 October 2015
Tasting Note:
Mid-ruby in appearance. Open nose of dark cherry, plum, sarsaparilla, floral notes. Medium bodied, The nose flows through to the palate which is medium in body, fine and supple. Savoury in character; a food style well suited to contemporary Mediterranean cuisine – BBQ butterflied leg of lamb would be a perfect match.
Score: 17/20
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