Australia

Delatite Tempranillo 2004

Delatite seem to like walking on a slightly different path, they use a host of 'non-standard' varieties and are perhaps known best for their Dead Man's Hill Gewurztraminer.  So it's good to see them branching out with a Tempranillo as well.

This wine is made from grapes grown about 30Kms north of Mansfield in Victoria.  The wine sees 18 months in French oak before its bottled. 

Deep, dark and inky in the glass.  A nice nose of blackberry and cherry liquor with subtle creamy oak oak notes.  It comes over smooth and textured in the mouth, a bit short on acid, but the tannins are fine and add to the long finish.  Quite savory and would be a real treat with food.  Concentrated dark cherry on the palate and some licorice all-sorts with more air, vanilla and licorice.  Certainly heading in the right direction I think, I'm looking forward to future releases from these guys.  88 Pts.

Source: Winery Sample RRP: $29 Closure: Screwcap

Web: www.delatitewinery.com.au