I may well be a wine enthusiast, but I will openly admit to enjoy saying the word ‘Tempranillo’ and rolling my tongue when saying it too (as best I can). This is beside the fact I like the variety, having done so for many years. There are so many reasons I could offer up for this but it simply comes down to being such a versatile food wine and delicious to drink. It must be said though, sometimes you may have to open your wallet a little wider than you would like to grab something that will justify your outlay. How does $15 sound? I have no doubt I have your attention right about now.
This one, and others from the Y Series from Hill- Smith Family Estates, is incredibly sympathetic to the wine consumer during this cost-of-living crisis we are negotiating our way through. If you are a staunch red wine drinker, regardless of the variety and looking for a bargain, then look no further. Here is a wine that will not let you down.
Region: South Australia Price: $15 Source: Sample thanks kindly to Hill- Smith Family Estates
I realise the price of this Tempranillo is what is going to attract wine drinkers to this but there is so much more that will easily convince them to return to the bottle shop and get some more. Let’s start with the plentiful aromatics. Dark cherries, plums, blue fruits, delicate spice, and herbs. The palate is no slouch either. Black cherry, dark berries, a touch of dark chocolate, a little spice along with a leafy note too and soft smooth tannins show up on the damn good finish to this wine. Impressive to say the least. Widely available and accessibly priced.
Words from a Wine Glass 