Oates End Tempranillo 2022 from Wilyabrup in Margaret River is a vibrant, mid‑weight red that puts juicy red and black cherry front and centre, with hints of raspberry, strawberry, cola, wild herbs and a touch of menthol and licorice spice. It’s fragrant, succulent and very moreish in the glass.

The palate is all about juicy tempranillo fruit, tangy acidity and chalky, dusty tannins that keep it feeling bright rather than heavy. Short, warm ferments in small open fermenters and nine months in mostly seasoned French puncheons protect that freshness and give a gentle, savoury edge without too much oak. It’s made to drink now but will develop more earthy, smoked, savoury notes over the next five or so years.

For food, Oates End Tempranillo 2022 is the ultimate barbecue and pizza red – think grilled lamb chops, sausages, skewers, burgers, tomato‑based Italian, Spanish tapas and chargrilled veg. You can even give it a slight chill on a warm night and it will still hold its shape beautifully.