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Pondalowie MT Tempranillo 2004
I think there is a big future for Tempranillo in Australia. I bet this is not the first time you've heard that, but its wines like this that make you think "why aren't people planting this stuff like crazy?" Oh yeah, that huge over-supply thing. Regardless of all that, in 10 to 20 years time, I think we'll have some great tempranillo based wines produced in Australia. Not the same as Rioja or Riberia, but our very own and very good Australian Tempranillo.
This wine is two firsts for Tinto y Blanco, the first Australian wine and the first wine under screwcap. I hope to see a lot more of both.
Deep, dark red in colour. Dark cherry on the nose with nice animally complexity. Full of juicy, mouth coating fruit: blackberry, dark cherry and a sarsaparilla aspect that morphs into cola and florals with a bit of time in the glass. Nicely balanced with smooth tannins. The dry finish is a good length and leaves you wanting another sip. If I was served this blind, I'd think it was a joven from Toro in a hot year, its a just bit lower in acid than it's Spanish mates. Muy bueno! 89 Pts.
Source: Retail RRP: $25 Closure: Screwcap
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Dave,
Great note.
I tried this a few months ago and agree with the tasting note. I have not had a great deal of experience with fresh unwooded tempranillo and so was interested in your comments on it being similar to it’s spanish mates - any recommendations?
Great blog by the way. . .
Thanks. The 05 jovens are looking really good at the moment. You should be able to find Dehesa Gago G and is a good place to start. I had a look at the 04 and 05 a few weeks ago.
If you wanted to look at something a bit different you could try some stuff from Ribera del Duero: Bodega Los Olmos El Quintalanal for around the same price as the Pondalowie, or the the Cillar de Silo joven for a few bucks extra.
Thanks, your site aint too bad either
I recommend the Pondalowie 2005 MT. It’s been a case buy for me.