Tempranillo is one of the great varieties of Spain, and one that has found a natural home at Dogrock. Grown across ‘Pedros Block’ at our estate vineyard at Crowlands, it responds beautifully to the conditions of Victoria’s Pyrenees, developing generous flavour and spice while retaining the freshness and savoury structure that define the variety.
For the 2023 vintage, fruit was picked in March before fermentation and basket pressing. The wine opens with rich spice and lifted floral aromatics, leading to a medium-bodied palate where generous fruit meets savoury tannins and balanced acidity. There is depth and warmth, but also freshness and definition.
Expressive and distinctly savoury, this is Tempranillo built around spice, dark fruit, florals and fine-grained tannins. Its balance of fruit, structure and acidity makes it particularly versatile at the table, while capturing what we love about growing Iberian varieties in the Pyrenees: character, generosity and a clear sense of place.
Enjoy now with time in the glass, or cellar confidently for 10–15 years.
Variety Tempranillo
Vintage 2023
Range Dogrock
Region Pyrenees, Victoria
Vineyard Dogrock Estate, Crowlands
Block Pedros
Harvest March
Winemaking Fermented and basket pressed
Style Medium-bodied, savoury red
Profile Rich spice, floral aromatics, dark fruit and savoury tannins
Alcohol 13.5% Alc/Vol
Cellaring Enjoy now or cellar for 10–15 years
Enjoy more of Dogrock. Join our Top Dog Wine Club and make our wines a regular part of your table. Members enjoy 20–30% off Dogrock wines, along with curated wine deliveries and a closer connection to the vineyard, our wines and what’s happening at Dogrock. From new releases and limited-production wines to familiar favourites, it’s the best way to experience more of what we grow and make in the Pyrenees.
