2024 Jericho Tempranillo

The Jericho family have a real knack for making wines that actually fit the way we drink. Their Tempranillo is a proper joven style - meaning it’s built for freshness and speed rather than sitting in a dusty cellar. They source the fruit from old vines in the northern reaches of the Adelaide Hills, where the cooler climate keeps the aromatics high and the tannins soft.

The trick here is that they press the juice off the skins midway through ferment. It’s a clever move that skips over those harsh, grippy tannins Tempranillo is known for, leaving you with something incredibly plush and silky. A quick stint in old French oak adds just enough shape without messing with the bright fruit.

It’s a total red-fruit explosion of strawberries, pomegranate, and black cherry, with a subtle savoury twitch of tobacco leaf and bay leaf hiding in the background. The texture is crunchy and bright, making it dangerously easy to knock back. This is exactly the kind of mid-week red you want next to a pizza or some spicy chorizo.

92 points
"This is all about pure, vibrant fruit with an ever-so-slightly rustic edge that comes with this variety. Lovely current drinking."
- Ray (Wine Pilot)