Hancock & Hancock Tempranillo is an expressive, beautifully rounded, and vibrant red wine produced in the renowned McLaren Vale region of South Australia. Hancock & Hancock is celebrated for its commitment to crafting site-specific wines that combine classic Australian fruit power with refined artisanal elegance. Sourced from estate vineyards where maritime influences temper the warm summer sun, this modern expression of Tempranillo showcases the variety's natural adaptability to McLaren Vale's Mediterranean climate, offering a delightful balance of juicy dark berries and savoury spice.

Why You'll Love It

This wine stands out for its supple mouthfeel, approachable structural grace, and rich aromatic intensity. Grown in ancient soils that encourage deep root development and intense flavour concentration, the grapes achieve optimal phenolic ripeness while retaining lively natural acidity. Matured carefully in older oak barrels to ensure the vibrant varietal fruit remains the star, it delivers an alluring bouquet of dark cherries, ripe plums, sweet spice, and subtle leather notes, framing a remarkably smooth and satisfying palate.

Vineyard & Production

The grapes are hand-harvested during the cool early morning hours from select Tempranillo parcels across the estate. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit is gently destemmed and crushed into open-top fermenters. Fermentation takes place with regular cap plunging to extract vibrant ruby colour and fine, supple tannins. Following pressing, the wine matures in seasoned French and American oak barriques for several months, allowing the components to integrate smoothly without overpowering the delicate fruit character before final blending and bottling.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, it displays a deep ruby-red colour with dark magenta reflections. The nose is warm, inviting, and complex, opening with aromas of ripe dark cherries, blackberries, and roasted plums, interwoven with delicate nuances of dried herbs, sweet vanilla spice, dark cocoa, and a hint of cured leather. On the palate, it is medium-to-full-bodied, smooth, and nicely balanced, offering succulent dark berry flavours supported by soft, velvety tannins and a gentle thread of acidity that leads into a long, savoury, and dry finish.

Perfect Pairings

With its generous dark fruit core, savoury spice profile, and smooth tannins, this South Australian Tempranillo is an extraordinary companion for Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and casual feasts. It pairs magnificently with Spanish tapas, chorizo ragù, slow-cooked lamb shanks, grilled pork chops, and wood-fired pepperoni pizza. It is also an excellent match for roasted root vegetables and semi-hard cheeses like Manchego or aged Cheddar.

Grape Varieties

100% Tempranillo

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