2023 Billy Button The Alluring Tempranillo

Bright, savoury and seductively smooth — Tempranillo that truly lives up to its name

94 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Alpine Valleys, VIC

$33 a bottle
The Alluring Tempranillo • Billy Button • Alpine Valleys • Victoria

"The Alluring — Billy Button’s celebrated Alpine Valleys Tempranillo. 94 points Halliday. Bright, savoury and seductively smooth — Tempranillo that truly lives up to its name at $33."

About Billy Button

Billy Button is one of Victoria’s most exciting and celebrated producers of alternative and Italian varieties — founded by Jo Marsh in the Alpine Valleys and King Valley regions of Victoria, known for producing wines of extraordinary quality, character and distinctive personality from varieties that thrive in Victoria’s cool-climate mountain regions. ‘The Alluring’ Tempranillo is one of Billy Button’s most celebrated and distinctive expressions — a wine that perfectly captures the seductive charm and elegant complexity that makes Tempranillo so irresistibly appealing.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby-red with garnet highlights and beautiful clarity.

Aroma:
Seductive and elegantly expressive with:

• red cherries, plum and strawberry
• vanilla, cedar and subtle spice
• hints of leather and tobacco — the classic Tempranillo character expressed through Alpine Valleys cool-climate precision

Alpine Valleys Tempranillo of extraordinary aromatic elegance — the red cherry and plum character of premium Tempranillo beautifully integrated with the cedar and spice complexity of Billy Button’s celebrated winemaking.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with elegant structure and silky tannins.
Expect layers of:

• red fruit, cherry and plum
• spice, earth and well-integrated oak
• the seductive charm and elegant structure of great Tempranillo

Finish:
Long and alluring with persistent red fruit, spice complexity and elegant satisfaction.

Critical Acclaim

94pts – Halliday Wine Companion

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2023
• Variety: 100% Tempranillo
• Cuvée: The Alluring
• Region: Alpine Valleys, VIC
• Producer: Billy Button
• Winemaker: Jo Marsh
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2031 (8–12 years)

Food Pairings

• Spanish tapas and Ibérico ham
• Grilled lamb with rosemary and garlic
• Paella and traditional Spanish cuisine
• Aged Manchego and Spanish cheeses
• Roasted duck breast with cherry sauce

Why We Love It

This is bright, savoury and seductively smooth Alpine Valleys Tempranillo from one of Victoria’s most exciting and celebrated producers — Billy Button’s 2023 ‘The Alluring’ Tempranillo, 94 points Halliday Wine Companion, Tempranillo that truly lives up to its name.
At $33, it delivers outstanding Alpine Valleys Tempranillo character and exceptional value from Jo Marsh’s celebrated alternative variety program.

Bright, savoury and seductively smooth — The Alluring, by Billy Button.