Vinifera Gran Tinto 2022 from Mudgee is an organic, Iberian‑inspired red blending tempranillo, shiraz and graciano into a savoury, medium to full‑bodied style with real character and texture. It’s a serious yet very drinkable take on modern Spanish‑style blending from this high‑altitude NSW region.

Aromas lead with redcurrant, dense sweet dark fruits and savoury thyme and white pepper, alongside earth, black tea leaf, dried Mediterranean herbs and tilled soil. The palate is generous with cherry, plum and blackberry over black‑olive and earthy savouriness, framed by a long acid line and firm, drying but pillowy tannins that soften beautifully with air, finishing long, spicy and dry.

Vinifera Gran Tinto 2022 is ideal with Sunday roasts, grilled lamb, steaks, chorizo pasta, tapas, barbecued meats and hearty braises where that savoury, spicy profile and structure really shine. Rated 92 points and with a suggested drinking window of at least five years, it’s a smart buy for lovers of Spanish reds looking for an Australian echo with organic