S.C. Pannell
McLaren Vale Tempranillo Touriga
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
See previous notes on March 2020 and October 2020. This tasting was even better than those two tastings. At 10 years it is peaking. Sweet and savoury ripe plum and black cherry. So mellow, earthy and delicious. A brilliant wine from a brilliant winemaker. He certainly is the master of alternative varieties in this country - Steve Pannell. A lot like cool climate Shiraz and many would pick it as that in a blind tasting. A great match with Chicken Legs.
See previous notes on March 2020 and October 2020. This tasting was even better than those two tastings. At 10 years it is peaking. Sweet and savoury ripe plum and black cherry. So mellow, earthy and delicious. A brilliant wine from a brilliant winemaker. He certainly is the master of alternative varieties in this country - Steve Pannell. A lot like cool climate Shiraz and many would pick it as that in a blind tasting. A great match with Chicken Legs.
Jul 5th, 2023Dense Ruby, almost black. A contained nose to begin with - after time in decanter notes of liqueur cherries. Good grip - a serious wine from Steve Pannell who does really well with alternative varieties. Great with home made Pizza. Had my last bottle on 10th September 2021 with consistent notes. A well made bottle of wine.
Dense Ruby, almost black. A contained nose to begin with - after time in decanter notes of liqueur cherries. Good grip - a serious wine from Steve Pannell who does really well with alternative varieties. Great with home made Pizza. Had my last bottle on 10th September 2021 with consistent notes. A well made bottle of wine.
Apr 11th, 2021As mentioned in previous notes Steve Pannell is the master of alternative varieties in Australia. The Spanish Tempranillo and the Portuguese Touriga Nacional. As Steve says both varieties have savoury tannins and are perfectly suited to being blended. I found it had red florals, red licorice, stalky notes. On the medium bodied palate savoury plum with soft pliant tannins.
As mentioned in previous notes Steve Pannell is the master of alternative varieties in Australia. The Spanish Tempranillo and the Portuguese Touriga Nacional. As Steve says both varieties have savoury tannins and are perfectly suited to being blended. I found it had red florals, red licorice, stalky notes. On the medium bodied palate savoury plum with soft pliant tannins.
Oct 25th, 2020Dark Ruby in colour. Aromas of cherry and raspberry (Tempranillo) with Plum and Spice (Touriga). On the palate Raspberry pie with spice. So well balanced with medium plus intensity and length. Soft resolved Tannins. Very impressive. As mentioned in other notes Steve Pannell is probably the master of alternative varieties in Australia. He has nailed this Tempranillo/Touriga blend. Will buy regularly. Tasted again 29 weeks later on 4th October 2020 with similar notes. I haven’t researched if Tempranillo and Touriga Nacional are common blend on the Iberian Peninsula but they do appear to be quite complimentary - like Cabernet Merlot and Cabernet Shiraz (works well in Australia). Medium bodied. Dropped a point to 94 points.
Dark Ruby in colour. Aromas of cherry and raspberry (Tempranillo) with Plum and Spice (Touriga). On the palate Raspberry pie with spice. So well balanced with medium plus intensity and length. Soft resolved Tannins. Very impressive. As mentioned in other notes Steve Pannell is probably the master of alternative varieties in Australia. He has nailed this Tempranillo/Touriga blend. Will buy regularly. Tasted again 29 weeks later on 4th October 2020 with similar notes. I haven’t researched if Tempranillo and Touriga Nacional are common blend on the Iberian Peninsula but they do appear to be quite complimentary - like Cabernet Merlot and Cabernet Shiraz (works well in Australia). Medium bodied. Dropped a point to 94 points.
Mar 12th, 2020Super impressive. The 2014 just as good if not better than the 13'. Bright red fruits, cherry, plum, sweet spice and floral notes. For $23 a bottla' cannot go wrong!
Super impressive. The 2014 just as good if not better than the 13'. Bright red fruits, cherry, plum, sweet spice and floral notes. For $23 a bottla' cannot go wrong!
1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2015
In a way I feel the Touriga exerts itself more on the blend. It has the red fruit smoothness of Tempranillo but the lifted nose has violets and spice and the plum pudding, blackberry tinged powdery tannins lead the way through the back palate. Six of one, half a dozen of the other, but no matter who has the upper hand, ultimately this is a total winner. So drinkable with a homely spag bol, lifted, textured and full of fruit.
In a way I feel the Touriga exerts itself more on the blend. It has the red fruit smoothness of Tempranillo but the lifted nose has violets and spice and the plum pudding, blackberry tinged powdery tannins lead the way through the back palate. Six of one, half a dozen of the other, but no matter who has the upper hand, ultimately this is a total winner. So drinkable with a homely spag bol, lifted, textured and full of fruit.
1 person found it helpfulAug 18th, 2014
Loved it. More about the savoury, than the fruit. Expected more from the Touriga: still delivered.
Loved it. More about the savoury, than the fruit. Expected more from the Touriga: still delivered.
May 18th, 2016
72% Temp. Fresh, Juicy, savoury and generous.
72% Temp. Fresh, Juicy, savoury and generous.
Aug 25th, 2015