Woody Nook Graciano Tempranillo 2023 🥇

Tasting Notes

The Woody Nook Wines Tempranillo Graciano pours with a deep, captivating red hue, drawing you in immediately. On the nose, it exudes a complex bouquet of cherry, plum, and raspberry, which blend seamlessly with subtle spice and earthy undertones, creating an inviting aromatic profile.

On the palate, the wine showcases vibrant cherry and raspberry fruit, complemented by a touch of spice and earthy savouriness. The mouthfeel is supple, with well-integrated tannins providing structure and a lively finish. The chalky acidity lifts the wine, offering balance and a refreshing edge that makes this wine both approachable and ideal for cellaring. Its harmonious structure and rich fruit flavours make it versatile for pairing with a wide range of dishes.

Accolades

Gold Medal – Australian & New Zealand Boutique Wine Show 2024

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Grilled Meats: Perfect with a char-grilled steak, lamb chops, or sausages.
• Hearty Stews: Great with a rich beef or lamb stew, or any braised dish.
• Pasta: Pairs wonderfully with meaty pasta dishes, such as Bolognese or a rich tomato-based pasta.
• Cheese: Complements strong cheeses such as aged Manchego or a tangy blue cheese.

Best Serving Temp:

Serve the Woody Nook Wines Tempranillo Graciano at 16°C to bring out its full fruit expression and complexity. At this temperature, the wine’s balance of fruit, tannins, and acidity will shine, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.

• If storing at room temperature (22°C): Place the bottle in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to bring it to the ideal temperature.

Additional Information:

• Grape Varieties: 48% Tempranillo, 52% Graciano
• Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
• Alcohol: 14% by Vol | 8.4 Standard Drinks
• Cellaring Potential: 5-10 years for further complexity and development.
• Closure: Screwcap
• Maturation: Aged in oak barrels to develop depth and structure.

Graciano – What is it?

Graciano is a lesser-known red grape variety from Spain, typically used in blends, especially in Rioja. It is prized for its ability to add vibrant acidity, rich colour, and complex aromas to wine. Graciano brings a distinctive earthy, floral character and lively acidity, which makes it an excellent companion to the rich, fruit-forward nature of Tempranillo. In this blend, Graciano enhances the wine’s structure and depth, while contributing to its aging potential and ability to evolve beautifully over time.

Technical Terms Explained:

• Tempranillo: A Spanish red grape variety known for its medium to full-bodied wines with flavours of cherry, plum, and spice. It has great aging potential.
• Graciano: A lesser-known Spanish grape variety that adds vibrant acidity, deep colour, and complex, earthy, spicy flavours to blends.
• Tannins: Naturally occurring compounds found in grape skins, seeds, and stems. They give structure to the wine and contribute to its dryness and aging potential.
• Acidity: The sharp, refreshing quality in wine, primarily from natural acids in grapes. High acidity balances sweetness and enhances aging.
• Maturation: The process of aging wine, either in barrels or bottles, allowing the wine to evolve and develop more complex flavours and aromas.
• Oak Influence: The flavours and textures imparted to wine when aged in oak barrels. This can add notes of vanilla, spice, and a toasty character, while also softening tannins.
• Cassis: The flavour of blackcurrant, often found in red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, providing rich and deep fruit notes.
• Cedar: A woodsy, spicy flavour often found in wines aged in oak barrels. It adds complexity to the wine’s profile.
• Cellaring Potential: The ability of a wine to improve over time with aging. Wines with high tannins, acidity, and complexity often have better cellaring potential.
• Chalky Acidity: A dry, slightly gritty texture on the palate, often associated with high acidity and mineral content, providing a refreshing finish.

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