Main & Cherry Tempranillo 2023 from McLaren Vale is a bright, medium–bodied red that leans into juicy fruit, savoury spice and sheer drinkability, very much a modern, tapas–table take on the variety. This Main & Cherry McLaren Vale Tempranillo 2023 typically shows cherry–berry fruit, hints of blueberry and plum, warm baking spice and a gentle earthy edge, with soft, plush tannins and enough freshness to keep each glass lively.

On the nose and palate you can expect red cherry, raspberry and blackberry wrapped up with notes of cola, cocoa and dried herbs, giving a supple, slurpy feel rather than a heavy, oaky style. The structure is mid–weight with fine, powdery tannins and a little savoury chew, making it spot–on for drinking young, especially with a light chill on warmer days to accentuate the bright fruit and spice.

Food–wise, it’s made for grilled chorizo, jamón, patatas bravas, lamb skewers and all things tapas, where its juicy core and savoury twist cut through salt and fat beautifully. It’s also excellent with pizza, tomato–based pasta, burgers, empanadas or chargrilled veg and halloumi, making Main & Cherry Tempranillo 2023 a go–to house red for casual dinners and weekend barbecues.