A gloriously complex perfume of lavender, thyme and spring herbs followed by Upper Tintarra’s signature aromas of iodine and seaweed. Bright red fruits soon kick in with a dusting of cocoa and rooibos tea. I can’t help but notice the spice and muscat aromas of Gewurztraminer but not sure if it’s there or a suggestion of the rootstock.

The palate is loud and rambunctious, a hurly-burly tumble of tannins that speak to the struggle in getting these vines right. There is a sanguine richness to the palate and a suggestion of tomato sauce and caramelised onion on a long nish. Deeply complex and satisfying.