HANCOCK & HANCOCK MCLAREN VALE TEMPRANELLO 75CL 14%

Rich, full-bodied Australian red wine that blends Spanish varietal inspiration with the warm coastal climate of McLaren Vale in South Australia. With 12 months barrel aging in older oak you may think this would be reminiscent of Rioja, but it is not, and it has a charm of its own. The savoury tobacco notes shine through, and the palate is luscious and ripe, with the tannins more velvety than most all Rioja and while the acidity is lower, the wine is just full of hugely drinkable Aussie goodness. Its a beautiful dense shade of crimson. Lifted nose of dark cherry, raspberry & dark berry fruits. Delicate spice plus some more savoury tobacco leaf notes. Full bodied & luscious on the palate. Fine persistent tannins, great flavour length. Great with BBQ and Grilled & Roasted Red Meats like Lamb skewers, beef steaks, or rustic meat stews as they complement the wine's rich dark-fruit profile and fine tannins. Charcuterie & Tapas: Chargrilled chorizo, cured meats, and a tapas spread complement the savoury, earthy edge of the wine, and Pizza & Pasta are ideal. The Tomato-based pasta dishes or wood-fired pizzas cut through the supple texture and gentle oak warmth. Great with Roasted Vegetables & Cheese: Roasted capsicum (bell peppers), paprika-seasoned vegetables, or strong, aged cheeses like our Manchego, and Aged Cheddars and Comte. tomato based meat or pasta dishes. ? Grilled and Roasted Red Meats: Lamb skewers, beef steaks, or rustic meat casseroles match the wine's rich dark-fruit profile and fine tannins. ? Charcuterie & Tapas: Chargrilled chorizo, cured meats, and a tapas spread complement the savoury, earthy edge of the wine. ? Pizza & Pasta: Tomato-based pasta dishes or wood-fired pizzas cut through the supple texture and gentle oak warmth. ? Vegetables & Cheese: Roasted capsicum (bell peppers), paprika-seasoned vegetables, or strong, aged cheeses like Manchego Also great with grilled and roasted red meats, pizza, burgers, casseroles & stews along with both mild and our mature cheeses.