Tuesday Blind Tastings
Nick O'Leary Tempranillo 2016
Canberra District, Australia
Price: $34
Rating: 94
Source: Ainslie Cellars
Description: Medium bodied. Red cherries, Morello cherries, spice and vanilla on the nose. The palate was spicy and rich with lovely red fruits, firm tannins and strong acid. A delicious drink that should continue to improve over 10 years.
Tasting date: 23 October 2018
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