Willow Bridge Solana Tempranillo 2023 from Willow Bridge Estate in Ferguson Valley, Geographe, is a vibrant and expressive wine packed with plum and raspberry fruits. The nose is fragrant with aromatics of rose hip, licorice, and black jube, while the palate delivers a juicy, fresh experience with crunchy red berry fruitiness, cola, sarsaparilla, black pepper, and clove highlights. The wine is medium to full-bodied, featuring silty, fine-grained tannins that provide good structural integrity and a long, powerful finish with spice and minerality touched by subtle vanilla oak. This Tempranillo is easy to drink yet complex enough for cellaring up to 10 years.

It pairs brilliantly with BBQ lamb chops, grilled vegetable salad, roasted meats, and dishes with spicy or smoky flavours.