Pindarie Risk Taker Tempranillo

Origin Country: Australia
Region of Production: Barossa Valley (Single Vineyard, Estate Grown) 

Winemaking Notes: 

We take the simple approach to handling the fruit to ensure freshness, texture & depth. Fermented in open vessels with hand plunging or gentle pumping over to ensure even maceration, pressed gently, and run to old French oak barrels for natural malo-lactic fermentation - then sleep over winter. We aim to retain the freshness and aromatic intensity of the grape while allowing some evolution of the tannins for which it is famed. 

Picking Season: 22nd February 2019
Cellaring: Best drank young 3-4 years from release 

Alcohol: 14.0%
Sugar Residual: 0.13 g/l
T.A. (Acidity): 5.83 g/l 

Tasting Note: 

A fragrant, medium-bodied wine with a bit more aging potential than the TSS. Undeniably aromatic, with distinctive mulberry and plum notes and occasional hints of dried herbs. This variety also offers a juicy, fleshy yet medium-bodied palate which is oh-so drinkable. The aim is to showcase the variety’s natural fragrance, generous flavors, and long, savory tannins. 

Vintage 2019 is a deeply coloured and standout vintage. 

Food Pairing: 

Great drinking all year round, especially with a platter of Spanish or Italian cured meats, Manchego cheese, and crusty bread. Or rich tomato dishes such as Pizza & pasta. 

Rewards: 

Gold medal Royal Adelaide wine show 2020.