We don't see much Tempranillo from Western Australia, but there is plenty planted there! Some people blend it with Shiraz, in a similar vein to a Shiraz/Cabernet blend. This wine does have some similarities with Cabernet, with a touch of grassy, bay leaf sitting alongside dark cherry and dried red plum. It's spicy, floral, smooth and captivating. Lots to enjoy!

Risky Business is a collaboration between grape grower and viticulturist Rob Quenby and vintner John Waldron. Both with significant experience in the wine scene, they came together in 2013 to produce small batches of fine and distinctive wines from varied areas across Australia. The Western Australian grapes come from Rob’s vineyards, managed by his own viticultural company, whilst they also look to Victoria's King Valley for some fruit. They're not looking to reinvent the wheel, rather to source great fruit from established vineyards and fashion stylish and traditional wines that have a modern edge. They seek fullness of flavour and depth, with a mixture of varieties at play. This is something they're committed to attaining, and the resultant wines certainly show better for it. Whether it be their classic re-interpretation of the Aussie Cabernet Shiraz blend, or their juicy and vital Riesling, their selection of wines is a lovely introduction into the modern Australian wine scene. You don't see a lot of Tempranillo from Western Australia, but there is plenty planted there! Some people blend it with Shiraz, in a similar vein to a Shiraz/Cabernet blend. This wine does have some similarities with Cabernet in fact, with a touch of grassy/bay leaf flavour sitting alongside dark cherry and dried red plum. It's spicy, floral, bold and very captivating. Lots to enjoy here, but make sure you give it some time and air to really strut its stuff.