Mordrelle ‘Basket Press’ Tempranillo 2022 from Langhorne Creek is a full–bodied, heart–on–sleeve red, deep red with purple tones and bursting with generous, warm‑climate fruit wrapped in classic Mordrelle polish.

In the glass, this 2022 Tempranillo ‘Basket Press’ delivers ripe cherries, dark chocolate, cedar shavings and baking spices, with hints of black pepper and earthy tones adding savoury grip and complexity. The palate is rich and mouth‑filling yet balanced, with plush dark fruit, a touch of cola–like sweetness, meaty undertones and firm but nicely rounded tannins that give it structure without harshness.

Food‑wise, Mordrelle ‘Basket Press’ Tempranillo 2022 is a dream with tapas, grilled chorizo, lamb cutlets, paella, smoky barbecued meats or crumbed, fried snacks like arancini where its cherry–choc profile, spice and generous weight really shine. The 2022 vintage is rated “good” and built to keep, so while it drinks beautifully now after a short decant, it will happily develop more savoury, leathery complexity over the next 5–8 years.