Crabtree Estate Watervale Tempranillo 2023

Clare Valley Tempranillo is not common fodder, but with wines like this one, it might well become so. The team describe this as fitting the Crianza style of Temp, but, even with time in French hogsheads, given its youth and exuberance, for me it probably has more resemblance to a very good Joven style. No matter. Ruby red hue. This is beautifully aromatic with notes of mulberries, cassis, spices, licorice and blackfruits. Fine tannins, good balance and excellent length. Has a good future and will provide pleasure over the next four to eight years. A good example of Tempranillo, whichever designation one prefers.