2023 Shy Susan Tempranillo

A hauntingly elegant and cool-climate Tasmanian Tempranillo — refined and precise, with red cherry intensity, dried herbs and the extraordinary finesse and savoury complexity that makes Tasmanian Tempranillo one of Australia's rarest and most exciting cool-climate red wine expressions.

Shy by name, anything but shy by nature — dual 95 points and one of Tasmania's most compelling alternative red expressions at $65.

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – Campbell Mattinson

Tasmania, Australia

$65 a bottle
Cool-Climate • Tempranillo • Shy Susan • Tasmania

"A hauntingly elegant and cool-climate Tasmanian Tempranillo — refined and precise, with red cherry intensity, dried herbs and the extraordinary finesse and savoury complexity that makes this one of Australia's rarest and most exciting cool-climate red wine expressions."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby with a luminous, vivid core — dense and inviting.

Aroma:
Elegant and complex with:

• red cherry and dark plum
• dried strawberry and pomegranate
• dried herbs, leather and earthy complexity
• subtle spice, tobacco and cedar nuance

Cool-climate Tasmanian Tempranillo at its most pure and expressive — more refined and herb-driven than warmer Australian expressions, with the extraordinary finesse and savoury complexity that only Tasmania's cool maritime climate can deliver.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with fine, structured tannins and fresh, vibrant acidity.
Expect layers of:

• red cherry, dark plum and dried strawberry
• vibrant red fruit and pomegranate
• dried herbs, leather and earthy complexity
• subtle spice, tobacco and cedar
• fine, structured tannins driving extraordinary length and multi-year aging potential

The wine delivers red fruit purity with savoury elegance, combining Tempranillo's signature cherry and herb character with Tasmania's extraordinary cool-climate precision and the finesse that defines great cool-climate Tempranillo.

Finish:
Long and savoury with lingering red cherry, dried herbs, leather and fine, structured tannins.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

95pts – Campbell Mattinson

About Shy Susan Tempranillo

Shy Susan is a boutique Tasmanian producer crafting wines of extraordinary cool-climate character and precision from Tasmania's unique terroir. Tasmanian Tempranillo is genuinely rare — the island's cool maritime climate and long growing season producing Tempranillo of extraordinary elegance, savoury complexity and age-worthiness that is completely distinct from warmer Australian expressions and rivals the finest cool-climate Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero and Rioja. Shy by name, anything but shy by nature.

It represents:

• rare and distinctive cool-climate Tasmanian Tempranillo from a celebrated boutique producer
• one of Australia's most exciting and characterful cool-climate alternative red expressions
• outstanding value for a dual 95-point, age-worthy Tasmanian Tempranillo

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2023
• Variety: Tempranillo
• Region: Tasmania, Australia
• Producer: Shy Susan
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2035

Food Pairings

• Chorizo
• Jamón croquetas
• BBQ lamb
• Paella
• Manchego
• Patatas bravas

Why We Love It

This is hauntingly elegant, cool-climate Tasmanian Tempranillo from one of the island's most exciting boutique producers.
At $65, it delivers dual 95-point acclaim and a Tempranillo experience that is genuinely unlike anything else in the Australian market.

A must-have for lovers of elegant, savoury cool-climate Tempranillo and great-value Tasmanian alternative red wine.