The 2021 Anderson & Marsh ‘Parell’ Tempranillo is a collaboratively made wine from low yielding fruit grown by Brien Lewis in Merriang South. Split into two parts at harvest, half was made by Jo and the other by Eleana before reuniting the two prior to bottling.  It is a gorgeous wine reflecting two different approaches to winemaking and bringing together the best of both worlds. It is a tiny parcel so move swiftly to ensure your share.

Spain meets Alpine Valleys and it’s fireworks all around.  The result is an impressive wine combining both power and elegance.  Intense scents of wet earth, dark berries, alpine herbs and licorice spice with gentle savoury overtones.  Looks and smells dark and brooding.  But wait, the palate lifts, the aromatics rise and elegance and poise rule with tannins fine and nimble.  A top year brings tempranillo into its own in this part of the world.  Bravo!

Gold – 96 points Jeni Port – Halliday Wine Companion 2024

Bottled under screwcap.