Myattsfield Tempranillo 2022

Tasting Notes

Appearance
The wine has a deep, rich colour, signalling its intensity and full-bodied nature.

Aroma
On the nose, expect aromas of dark cherry, blackcurrant, and the sweet spice from American oak. Subtle mocha notes add complexity and depth to the bouquet.

Palate
This Tempranillo offers juicy dark fruit flavours—dark cherry and blackcurrant—balanced with mocha and bright red fruit notes. Its smooth tannins provide a velvety mouthfeel, while a savoury spiciness on the finish adds complexity and keeps the wine engaging. The refreshing lift of raspberry ensures the wine remains lively and approachable.

Best Serving Temperature 🍷

Serve this Tempranillo slightly below room temperature, around 16-18°C. This temperature range enhances its vibrant fruit flavours and soft tannins, ensuring a smooth and balanced experience.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Grilled Vegetables: The wine’s savoury spice and juicy fruit make it an excellent match for Mediterranean-style grilled vegetables.
Roast Lamb: Pair this Tempranillo with roast lamb or BBQ ribs for a harmonious combination of rich flavours and spice.
Pasta with Tomato Sauce: Enjoy with a hearty pasta dish, especially one with a rich tomato-based sauce or spicy sausage.

Vineyard & Winemaking

Vineyard
Sourced from Myattsfield Vineyard in the Perth Hills, this Tempranillo thrives in the warm, continental climate and unique terroir of the region. The vineyard’s elevation, combined with cooling winds, ensures the preservation of fresh acidity and vibrant fruit character.

Winemaking
The grapes are carefully hand-harvested and fermented to preserve their natural qualities. After fermentation, the wine is aged in American oak barrels to add complexity and smoothness while integrating the fruit and spice.

 FAQ Wine Terms ❓

Tempranillo: A red grape variety native to Spain, known for its ripe dark fruit flavours and balanced acidity. It’s often used to make wines with bright fruit and earthy, spicy characteristics.
American Oak: Oak barrels from the United States, known for imparting sweet, vanilla-like spice and caramel flavours to the wine. This oak type adds richness and complexity.
Tannins: Tannins come from the grape skins, seeds, and stems and contribute structure and texture to the wine. In this Tempranillo, the tannins are soft and well-integrated, providing a smooth, velvety mouthfeel.
Mocha: A flavour and aroma profile reminiscent of chocolate and coffee, often created by oak aging, which adds complexity and depth to the wine.

Wine Specs

Varietal: 100% Tempranillo
Region: Perth Hills, Western Australia
Alcohol: 14.0%
Vineyard: Estate Grown
Bottling Date: 2023
Volume: 750ml

Accolades

Ray Jordan Wine Review 🏆

93 Points
A beautiful example of a highly drinkable medium bodied wine from this famous Spanish variety. Captures the typical blackcurrant and slightly liqueur cherry characters of the variety. But then a lift of bright raspberry edges in with some nice spice. Smooth and almost velvety. Great drinking in the next few years while all those primary fruit characters are so evident.