NZ
Australia
From Rock Ferry's steep Trig Hill vineyard in Bendigo, where schist soils give intensity and structure.
Hand-harvested Tempranillo fermented in French oak cuves, then matured 14 months in barriques, half new.
Bold and savoury with dark cherry, plum and cocoa framed by fresh acidity and firm tannins.
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Description
Rock Ferry, founded by Tom Hutchison and Fiona Fenwick, is an organic Marlborough estate with vineyard holdings in both Marlborough and Central Otago. The Trig Hill vineyard in Bendigo is a steep, schist-dominated site that produces concentrated, structured wines from varieties less commonly seen in New Zealand, including Tempranillo.
In 2022, small parcels of Tempranillo from Trig Hill were hand-harvested and fermented in French oak cuves. After pressing, the wine was transferred to French oak barriques for fourteen months of maturation, with around half the barrels new. This regime brought richness and structure while supporting varietal fruit expression.
The finished wine shows ripe black cherry and plum alongside savoury notes of cocoa, spice and earth. The palate is bold and firmly structured, framed by chocolatey oak, fresh acidity and robust tannins, leading to a long, powerful finish.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Palate:Earthy, Spice
Food Pairings:
Game
Red Meat
Description
Rock Ferry, founded by Tom Hutchison and Fiona Fenwick, is an organic Marlborough estate with vineyard holdings in both Marlborough and Central Otago. The Trig Hill vineyard in Bendigo is a steep, schist-dominated site that produces concentrated, structured wines from varieties less commonly seen in New Zealand, including Tempranillo.
In 2022, small parcels of Tempranillo from Trig Hill were hand-harvested and fermented in French oak cuves. After pressing, the wine was transferred to French oak barriques for fourteen months of maturation, with around half the barrels new. This regime brought richness and structure while supporting varietal fruit expression.
The finished wine shows ripe black cherry and plum alongside savoury notes of cocoa, spice and earth. The palate is bold and firmly structured, framed by chocolatey oak, fresh acidity and robust tannins, leading to a long, powerful finish.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Palate:
Earthy, Spice
Food Pairings:
Game
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Earthy, Spice
Game
Red Meat