Wine: Tempranillo

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Brinktop Tempranillo 2024 ($38)

Just outside Hobart at Penna, Todd Goebel and Gill Christian, the growers and makers of Brinktop wines produce this delicious example of Tempranillo. Bright, full-bodied and a a violaceous shade of purple, this shows the potential of this varietal in Tassie

Set the vibe:

Music: Don’t Give Up by Groove Armada

Food: Patatas bravas

When: A long lunch

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2022 Mixed by DJ Deadly Six Strings Tempranillo ($25)

This Adelaide Hills Spanish red is intended to be paired not just with food (Spanish, of course), but with music. Find a playlist and sip away. It’s peppery and savoury in the mouth, bursting with cherry, raspberry, mint, and thyme. Enjoy its vibrant fruitiness on a calm evening, set to music, making every sip a glowing experience.

Set the vibe:

Music: The Look by Metronomy

Food: BBQ meats

When: Saturday afternoon

42 DEGREES SOUTH PINOT NOIR WINS AUSTRALIAN PINOT NOIR CHALLENGE Frogmore Creek has cemented its position as one of Tasmania’s most distinguished (and delicious!) wineries, with its 2024 42 Degrees South Pinot Noir awarded the prestigious Tasmania Trophy at the 2025 Australian Pinot Noir Challenge. The award was announced at a gala dinner held at Maison Bâtard in Melbourne in October, where winemaker John Bown accepted the honour on behalf of the team. With over 300 entries judged from across the country, the national competition showcases the best in Australian Pinot Noir.

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