TeAro Estate "The Charging Bull" Tempranillo 2008 & 2010

I was fortunate enough to have a look at these two Tempranillos from TeAro Estate. Every wine I have looked at from their portfolio has been the goods and these two bad boys are no exception.

TeAro are committed to biological farming methods and have 60 hectares under vine, with only 4% of this hand selected to form part of their portfolio. With such a precise and hands on approach, it is clear to see how success has come their way.

The 2008 is one of the best Australian Tempranillos I have ever had. There you go. I said it!

One of the attractive features of this grape is the juicy mid-palate which can easily please the punter. Done well, Tempranillo is very approachable and top value. Enter The Charging Bull 2008!

A nose of dense dark fruit and dark chocolate, quite a full and beefed up character which I liked - lots! Alcohol was prominent but once the wine settled, this was not an issue. He just needed to release a bit of steam! I loved the full fruit and big mouthfeel. Fleshy and juicy characters along with a great balance of fruit and oak sent me into a spin I must admit. All of this translated into a long, fine finish. Pure charm and drinkability. Damn this was impressive.

Sitting beside the 2008 was the stablemate, 2010. I could clearly see the difference a few years bottle age had made. There was lovely development taking place already in the 2010, and it was pretty clear where this was heading.

Uplifting aromas of cherries, a touch of red licorice even, plus a slash of oak. The palate was once again impressive. Bold and fleshy with lovely depth of flavour including savoury tones, whilst also being well balanced. A slight drying finish with firm tannins. Give this guy some time to soften and he too will show the class of the 2008.

Go grab 'em people. Need I say more.

Who: TeAro Estate http://www.tearoestate.com/
What: "The Charging Bull" Tempranillo (14.5% abv)
Where: Barossa Valley
When: 2008 & 2010
How: $30

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