Tuesday Blind Tastings
A. Rodda Tempranillo 2016
Beechworth, Australia
Price: $38
Rating: 94
Source: Blackhearts & Sparrows
Description: A dark colour with purple on the rim. Cherries, briary fruit, spice and alcohol on the nose. The palate was sweet and plummy with a depth of flavour, plenty of pucker and good length. A wine with a lot going on that needs time to integrate.
Tasting date: 05 February 2019
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