Tempranillo, Spains noble grape makes for full-bodied and age worthy wines. Sweet dark fruits, think black cherries with a whiff of violet and rose unfold into a brooding, opulent but elegant palate. A highly complex and mouth-watering wine equal to a Reserva quality (total of 3 years ageing). Great structure and a long, lush finish to enjoy for many years to come.

Vintage 2019

The 2019 growing season was another stunning success, reinforcing Marlborough’s reputation as oneof the worlds most reliable wine regions. Tempranillo is early-budding and -ripening -“temprano”means “early” in Spanish, and likes warm days and cool nights, perfectly matches to our climate Thesmall vintage ripened to perfection, yielding flavourful and healthy grapes handpicked at fullphysiological ripeness. The low yield of natural concentration truly expresses the soul of Hanswinegrowing.

Hans’ Winemaking Comments

Beautiful bunches were with me minutes after picking to destem, leaving only the berries. The purefruit allowed for a long cold soak, extracting the beneficial compounds from skin and seeds. Lettingthe temperature rise, the must started naturally to ferment without addition of cultured yeast,capturing the essence of the terroir. I maintained a cool fermentation to allow for prolongedextraction over several weeks. After gentle pressing, the wine matured for 36 months in used Frenchoak barriques. With generous bottle aging on top, this wine rivals a Reserva quality from its ancestralhome in Northern Spain. No fining. No filtration. Purely natural.

Tasting Notes

The deep dark colour hints at a powerful and concentrated wine from this small vintage. There is analluring soft earthiness without losing any fruit flavours. Mouthwatering and savoury acidity iscomplemented by sweet tannins, providing a silky texture throughout the long palate. Dark berries,chocolate, violet, rose, and spices create a delightful medley of flavours. Dry, balanced, and pure the hallmarks of Hans Herzog are evident. This complex and balanced wine peaks in a lingering finish,promising enjoyment for many years to come.

Technical Data

Variety 100% Tempranillo Clones HR2C1 / HR3B2 Rootstock Riparia / Schwarzmann Vine Planted 2005 Soil Shallow (<45 cm) well drained sandy and gravelly soil, developed from stony alluvium. Planting Density 5,500 vines/ha Yield 2t/ha Alcohol 13.5% Residual Sugar <1 g/l Ageing Potential 10+ years Bottles Produced 850

Food Matching Suggestions

Ask me for the recipe of my pan-seared duck breast, Chinese cabbage, and red Cambodian riceTherese Herzog ;-). A match made in heaven…