2020 De Bortoli Villages Tempranillo Touriga

An impressive blend of 58% Tempranillo, 37% Touriga and 5% Shiraz sourced from the Heathcote Ridge, Rathjen and Willoughby Bridge vineyards located in northern Heathcote. Each variety was vinified in closed 10LT fermenters with 15% whole bunch inclusion of the Tempranillo and Touriga. Maturation took place in 500LT French oak puncheons (5% new) for a period of 6 months.

Rich, concentrated and chewy but not heavy, this is a super moreish Tempranillo blend.

Midnight black at its heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Captivating aromas of dark to black cherries, liquorice and black raspberries interwoven with hints of scorched earth, leather and spicy dried herbs charm the olfactory senses. Rich black cherry and liquorice fruits engulf the medium to full bodied palate with scorched earth, dried herb, subtle leather and spice characters providing further interest. Excellent concentration and depth without a sense of heaviness. Ripe chewy tannins compliment the wines otherwise fleshy textural feel. Finishes long, gently robust and super moreish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

Winner of three Trophies and multiple gold medals
2021 KPMG Sydney Royal Wine Show - The John Swann Perpetual Trophy for Best Other Red Blend - Trophy
2021 National Capital Wine Show - Best Alternate Red Blend - Trophy
2021 Victorian Wine Show - Best Iberian of Origin Red Wine - Trophy