Tscharke Only Son Barossa Valley Tempranillo (6 Bottles) 2005
Try this and see what amazing wines and experimental winemaker can craft; Damian Tscharkes does great things with unusual varieites.
Region:
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Drink Until:
31/12/2011
Varieties:
Tempranillo 90%, Graciano 10%
Foods:
In Spain's Catalan region, Tempranillo is often enjoyed with hearty stews that combine beef, ham or bacon, lamb, chicken and various spicy sausages with seasonal vegetables.
Oak:
16 months in new and seasoned Hungarian oak.
Colour:
Dark cherry colour with a subtle purple hue.
Nose:
A restrained nose with hints of roast meats, ink and black fruits laced with spicy overtones.
Palate:
The palate is medium to full bodied with drying but very fine tannins. Dusty cherries mingle with black fruits and a scorched earth character. A long linear wine that begs for a plate of cured meats, olives and cheese.
Background:
Alcohol:
14.9%
Awards:
1 Silver