Zonte’s Footstep Splitting Hares Tempranillo Grenache 2022

From the Fleurieu region, this is pale crimson in colour. While the name might be a play on the tiny tweaks needed to get the balance exactly right, for me, forget that and match the wine with your favourite rabbit dish. Ignore the suggested match and try Conejo con arroz or a slow cooked rabbit stew. This is a seriously delicious blend giving us some earthy notes, roast meat characters, dry herbs and spices. The Tempranillo seems to dominate at the moment, but the Grenache does kick in on the palate. Fresh and finely balanced, with flavours of red berries and especially redcurrants and cherries which emerge on the palate. Drink over the next five to six years.