Samuel’s Gorge Tempranillo 2005

Mclaren Vale is well known for lush, full wines with loads of tannin and fruit.  This one is no exception.  It's not over the top however, quite subtle in flavor actually.  There is no new oak treatment, and the wine is all the better for it.  This is the second release of Tempranillo for this label. 

Some really appealing aromas of red berry fruit, earth and mocha as the bottle is opened, the colour is a solid deep red.  Velvety and savory in the mouth, there is some lush dark fruit that coats my mouth and matches very well with the tannin and acid profile.  Well balanced and a medium finish.  Very McLaren Vale with a lot of tempranillo character.  90 Pts.

Source: Winery Sample RRP: $35 Closure: Conventional Cork

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