Smallfry Barossa Valley Joven Red Tempranillo 2021 from Smallfry Wines in Vine Vale is a lively, biodynamic Barossa red inspired by the great Spanish joven styles – bright crimson in the glass, brimming with red fruits and built for utterly carefree, early drinking pleasure. This Smallfry Joven Tempranillo blend channels Spain via Barossa with real energy.

On the nose and palate you’re looking at sour red cherry, cranberry and blackcurrant with cola, meat and spice, plus a little Euro funk that keeps things interesting without getting in the way. The blend of tempranillo, grenache, monastrell/mataro, bastardo and tinta amarela brings juicy red fruits, savoury edges and soft, gum‑coating tannins, all wrapped up at a modest 13% alcohol. It’s unfined, unfiltered and minimally handled, so the fruit feels incredibly pure and vibrant.

This is a cracking all‑round food wine – think tapas, chorizo, grilled lamb cutlets, chargrilled veg, patatas bravas or a big plate of paella. It behaves like Barossa pinot in terms of versatility, and it’s spot‑on slightly chilled with pizza, burgers or a Sunday roast chook. If you want a Spanish‑inspired Barossa red that’s biodynamic, organic and seriously smashable, Smallfry Barossa Joven 2021 should be high on your list.