Altacena Tempranillo 2016

This vibrant purple maroon-hued wine has quite a spicy, savoury aroma with a hint of chorizo and cherry and it’s peppery and spicy upfront in the palate with firm tannins, a meaty depth, hints of tar and graphite and a juicy plum and berry sweetness. Made from 90% Tempranillo with 5% Syrah and 5% Garnacha, this great little summer BBQ quaffer is medium-bodied, easy going and juicy, and has an NZIWS gold medal accolade as well.