Even Keel Joven Tempranillo 2023 from Mornington Peninsula is a vibrant, medium‑bodied red made for drinking young, with a juicy, bright personality and a great back‑story as the “happy accident” red from their Tempranillo rosé parcel.

There are notes of charcuterie, violet and dark cherry on the nose, leading to a palate of dark cherry, red fruits and a tangy, refreshing acidity wrapped around dusty, velvety tannins. It’s pressed off after a short carbonic‑style ferment and matured in large‑format oak and steel, so it stays savoury, vibrant and smashable rather than heavy.

On the table, Even Keel Joven Tempranillo 2023 loves bold flavours – think grilled meats, BBQ, chorizo, burgers, richer seafood like tuna or octopus, and tapas, and it’s excellent slightly chilled as a modern, Spanish‑inspired bistro red.