The typical varietal characters of ripe cherries, cocoa, tobacco and wafts of leather welcome the initial palate. It is earthy, warming (14.5% Alc) and savoury. Its tight acid and grippy tannic spine allows the generous fruit component to unfurl on breathing and coat the long palate. This cool-climate Angullong Fossil Hill Tempranillo 2023 reflects its Spanish origins in a muscular expression of the variety. It would suit a range of hearty dishes. We matched ours with a meal of moules mariniere Region: Orange, NSW Price: $30 Winery website Gilbert Labour