S.C.PANNELL `Dead End` Tempranillo, 12x75cl

🍷 S.C. PANNELL ‘Dead End’ Tempranillo
Country: Australia | Region: McLaren Vale
Appellation: McLaren Vale | Grape Variety: 100% Tempranillo
Style: Red Wine | Winemaking: Minimal intervention; matured in large format old oak
Farming: Sustainable

🌟 A vibrant and modern expression of Tempranillo from McLaren Vale, blending Mediterranean soul with Australian sunshine.

👁 In the Glass:
Deep ruby-purple with youthful hues—a vibrant colour that hints at the wine’s fresh energy.

👃 On the Nose:
Aromas of black cherry, blueberry, and plum are layered with savoury notes of dried herbs, smoked paprika, and tobacco leaf. Hints of cedar, earth, and dark chocolate add further complexity.

👅 On the Palate:
Juicy and plush with generous dark berry fruit, but also marked by a firm, savoury structure. Fine, grippy tannins give backbone, while a subtle dusty spice and minerality run through the mid-palate. There’s freshness here too, keeping everything lifted and long.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Perfect with grilled lamb cutlets, chorizo and bean stew, roast pork with rosemary, or chargrilled vegetables. Its robust character stands up well to richly flavoured Mediterranean fare.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Drinking beautifully now, especially with a short decant, but will age gracefully over the next 6–8 years, gaining more savoury nuance and silkier texture.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
‘Dead End’ is Tempranillo with attitude—bold, expressive and unmistakably Australian, yet retaining the varietal soul of Rioja or Ribera del Duero. A great intro to New World Tempranillo, crafted with balance and integrity by one of Australia’s finest winemakers.