The aroma is floral with rose petals and raspberries with a hint of nutmeg. The palate has a mouth-wateringly juicy weight that is long and finishes with subtle gravelly tannins. Winemaking has chosen to showcase the stylish fruit flavours of Tempranillo and for the oak to have a very subtle influence. The resulting wine is fresh, lively and lots of fun, perfect for the Australian lifestyle and cuisine.
 
The Running with Bulls Barossa Tempranillo is sourced from multiple growers in the western ranges of the Barossa, through to the valley floor and into the Penrice region. This provides a great range of aroma and flavour profiles, creating an interesting and varietal Barossa Tempranillo.
 
A deep ruby crimson in colour, the Running with Bulls Tempranillo 2010 has an aroma reminiscent of black forest cake, black cherries and chocolate with hints of cinnamon spice and lavender. The wine opens on the palate with juiciness, flesh and flavours of dark cherries, leading onto a savoury mid palate and fine tannins, which are the hallmark of the variety. Perfect with tapas or wood oven pizza.
 
I’m told, reliably, that all the Melbourne wine writers love this sort of thing. So there you go. By and large Australian Tempranillo is still a bit of a challenge for me. Cherry, red fruits, spice and nutty barrel action – some youthful stink subsides, given a good airing. It’s smooth and thickly tannic, mid-weight and nutty with a particularly good mid-palate and a satisfying finish. Fleshes out and looks more complete with a decant, so there’s a bit of potential here too I’d suggest. Brightness, fun and interest – and great value. Rated : 91 Points Tasted : Feb11 Alcohol : 13.5% Price : $19.95 Closure : Screwcap Drink : 2012 - 2016 Gary Walsh; The Wine Front

Typical purple colour and lovely spicy, rhubarb-like aromas with quite a feral character. Lively, juicy, mouthwatering purple fruit flavours. 4 stars; Panel of Judges, Winestate (Aus), March/April 2011