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Dead End Tempranillo 2017 The fourth release of Dead End Tempranillo from the mildest vintage since 2011; a wine of real presence, complexity and depth with an extra punch of fruit.

We’re fortunate enough to be sourcing our Tempranillo from two of the oldest plantings in McLaren Vale, 14-17 years of age. The quality of these grapes has given us the faith to continue pursuing this straight varietal.

Spanish varietals are ideally suited to McLaren Vale’s climate, and this wine is a perfect example of what’s possible.

THE VINTAGE

The 2017 vintage was a very cool, mild and stress-free occasion for vines, not winemakers! Good winter and spring rains were followed by a very mild, long summer. The results are wines with ample fruit complexity and great natural acidity. Most importantly however is the delicious fruit freshness.

WINEMAKING

FOR THE SENSES

CELLARING

You could go for five but give it seven if you can stop yourself drinking it immediately.

SERVING

Unsurprisingly, the ideal Tapas red. Cries out for Chorizo or Jamon.

Variety 100 % Tempranillo

Varietal Origin Spain. Synonyms include Tinto Roriz and Argaones.

Vineyard Amery Rd, Blewitt Springs and McLaren Vale

Process Traditionally vinified in small open-top fermenters for 10 days. Aged for 16 months in large format French and Hungarian oak vats and puncheons, 20% of which were new.

Alcohol 14%

Ph 3.85

TA 5.40

Flavour Profile Highly perfumed, vibrant and complex with sweet black cherries, sarsaparilla, root beer, galangal, mace, cinnamon, star anise and red liquorice.

Structure & Texture Juicy, plush and supple. The persistence of the tannins is the signature.