Curtis McLaren Vale Small Batch Tempranillo 2024

The fruit for this excellent and enjoyable Tempranillo came from 20-year-old vines in the McLaren Vale region. Maturation was in a mix of new and two-year-old French oak barrels. Vibrant crimson in colour, the nose reveals notes of warm earth, bay leaves, tomato bushes, strawberries and dried herbs. The flavours are very much upfront in this mid-length style, which finishes with satiny tannins. Quite seamless and with a supple texture, it is thoroughly enjoyable but does need a touch more length to go to the next level. Enjoy over the next four to seven years.