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Young Gun of Wines: Deep Dive into Australia’s Best Tempranillo
December 06, 2024: Read full article here.
2022 A. Rodda Tempranillo, Beechworth
Included in the top-six wines of both Imrie and Reid, this Tempranillo combines detail, density, and marked freshness. Reid admired its “defined notes of plum, morello cherry, cola, and earthiness,” with a “slight sarsaparilla bitterness toward the finish.” She noted how these flavours “crescendo until the fine powdery tannins resolve beautifully.” Imrie praised its delicate pale ruby appearance and aromatic layers of “smouldering red fruits—strawberry, cherry, plum—balanced with herbs, blueberry, and cola float.” She found the palate “mellow yet energetic,” offering “leafy, earthy, forest floor, and tobacco pouch notes” alongside “red cherry, sweet spice, vanilla, and poached plum.” The wine’s “lively acidity” struck through the complex flavours, and Imrie concluded that it “continued to impress on revisits throughout the day.”
Thanks YGOW for the opportunity to be included in this years deep dive into tempranillo!
Accolades, and points from wine reviewers over the years…
| Wine | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxendale Chardonnay, Whitlands | 95 (HWC); 94 (JS); 94 (TWF) | 94 (HWC); 94 (JS) | 94 (HWC); 93 (TWF) | 95 (HWC) | 95 (HWC); 94 (TWF) | 95 (TWF) | ||||||
| Smiths Vineyard Chardonnay, Beechworth | 96 (HWC); 91 (TWF) | 95 (HWC) | 95 (HWC) | 94 (HWC); 93 (JS) | 96 (HWC) | 96 (HWC); 96 (JS) | 95 (HWC); 93 (JS) | 94 (HWC); 94+ (TWF) | 96 (HWC); 94 (JS) | |||
| Triangle Block Chardonnay, Beechworth | 94 (HWC); 95+ (TWF) | 95 (HWC) | 96 (HWC); 96 (TWF); 95 (JS) | |||||||||
| Willowlake Chardonnay, Yarra Valley | 96 (HWC); 92 (TWF) | 95 (HWC) | 95 (HWC) | 96 (HWC) | 96 (HWC); 96 (JS) | 96 (HWC) | 96 (HWC) | 95 (HWC); 95 (TWF); 94 (JS) | 92 (HWC) | 93 (HWC) | 94 (HWC); 94+ (TWF); 93 (RP) | 93+ (TWF) |
| Aquila Audax Tempranillo, Beechworth | 95 (HWC); 93 (TWF) | 91 (HWC) | 93 (HWC) | 95 (HWC) | 92 (HWC) | 93 (HWC) | 94 (HWC); 92 (TWF) | 94 (HWC) | 95 (HWC) | 95 (HWC) | ||
| Cuvée de Chais Cabernets, Beechworth | 95 (HWC) | 94 (HWC) | 94 (HWC) | 94 (HWC) | 96 (HWC) | 92 (HWC) | 95 (HWC) | 92 (HWC) | 93 (HWC) | 94 (HWC) | ||
| Tête de Cuvée Cabernets, Beechworth | 94 (HWC) | 95 (HWC) |
Trophy’s / Wine Shows results…
2013 Chardonnay Challenge: Trophy – Best of Region Beechworth
2012 A.Rodda Smiths Vineyard Chardonnay, Beechworth.
2014 VIC100 Trophy – Best of Region Beechworth
2012 A.Rodda Cuvée de Chais Cabernets, Beechworth.
2015 Young Gun of Wine: Winner
A.Rodda – Young Gun of Wine.
2017 Yarra Valley Wine Show: Trophy – Best Chardonnay Trophy; Best White Wine Trophy; Best Single Vineyard Wine
2016 A.Rodda Willowlake Vineyard Chardonnay, Yarra Valley.
2018 Chardonnay Challenge: Trophy – Best of Region Yarra Valley; Champion Wine of Show
2017 A.Rodda Willowlake Vineyard Chardonnay, Yarra Valley.
2022 Chardonnay Challenge: Trophy – Best of Region Yarra Valley
2021 A.Rodda Willowlake Vineyard Chardonnay.
2023 Chardonnay Challenge: Trophy – Best of Region King Valley
2022 A.Rodda Baxendale Vineyard Chardonnay, Whitlands.
2023 North East Victorian Wine Challenge: Trophy – Best Wine of Provenance
2013, 2018, and 2021 Aquila Audax Vineyard Tempranillo, Beechworth.
2024 Victorian Wine Show: Trophy – Best Chardonnay; Best White Wine; Best Single Vineyard Wine; Best Wine of Show
2023 A.Rodda Baxendale Vineyard Chardonnay, Whitlands.
2024 North East Victorian Wine Challenge: Trophy – Best of Region: King Valley
2023 A.Rodda Baxendale Vineyard Chardonnay, Whitlands.
