Wangolina A Series Tempranillo 2023 from Mount Benson is a ripe, fun, modern Tempranillo – brooding in colour but seriously approachable in the glass, with that classic Joven lift of bright fruit and savoury edges. It’s their most popular red for good reason and has picked up a 95‑point gold, so you’re in safe hands here.

A stunning purple hue sets the tone for aromatics of raspberry, black cherry, ripe juicy fig and pomegranate juice, supported by dark‑fruit, earthen, gamey notes and a touch of chocolate. On the palate, it’s powerful yet lithe – sweet red‑cherry and pomegranate motifs ride over tangy red fruit, with wonderful varietal tannins providing a soft, chalky texture and enough shape to keep it moreish and food‑friendly rather than heavy.

It’s tailor‑made for tapas, pizza, grilled sausages, lamb cutlets and char‑grilled veg – all the classic Tempranillo fare – where its dark‑and‑red fruit mix, gamey notes and chalky tannins slot in beautifully alongside big flavours and shared plates.