Tempranillo

Perfect with tapas or tea smoked duck. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Our oldest plantings are now 12-13 years old in Penrice and Gomersal which are on own roots; the newer plantings are on either Paulsen 1103 or Ruggeri 140. Vineyard profiles range from red earth over rock in the western Barossa to sandy loam in the Kalimna region to brown river loam in the Penrice and Light Pass regions.

The wine spends 10 months in oak before being blended in late January or early February.

The wines are 100% wild fermentation; destemmed, not crushed. Approximately 40% of the grapes are fermented in 2.5 tonne wooden vats that are allowed to follow their own fermentation curve and can reach temperatures of up to 33˚C. Once fermentation is complete, the must is pressed off and complete malolactic fermention occurs in oak that is 10% new Hungarian and the remainder old oak.

Running With Bulls is leading the rush of Mediterranean varieties, making exciting wines in South Australia’s unique soil and climate. The varieties of Garnacha, Verdejo and Tempranillo have a natural affinity with the Barossa Region, where the ideal climate helps to showcase the stylish and juicy fruit flavours they are renowned for. The results are the Australian interpretation of the native styles of the Mediterranean, expressing individual regional characters. Running With Bulls is driven by the Mediterranean ethos for pairing flavourful wine, flavoursome food and fabulous friends.