Down The Lane Shiraz Tempranillo 75cl

Dark fruit up front, savoury vibes underneath. This Australian Shiraz Tempranillo is the kind of full-bodied red wine you pour when you want instant comfort, but you’re bored of the same old Shiraz.

Shiraz does the heavy lifting here, it brings the ripe blackberry, plum, and that cosy peppery warmth. Tempranillo is the wingman you didn’t know you needed, adding a subtle earthy, dried-herb note that makes the whole thing taste more layered and way more snack-friendly.

• Appearance: Deep ruby, leaning toward purple in the glass.
• Nose: Blackberry and plum first, then a hit of black pepper and a faint savoury, dried-herb edge.
• Palate: Juicy dark fruit, warming spice, and gentle tannins that keep it easy to drink without feeling flimsy.
• Body: Medium to full-bodied.
• Finish: Peppery and dark-fruited, with a savoury little echo that keeps you coming back.

Food pairing: Go straight for pepperoni pizza, grilled lamb chops, or a smash burger with caramelized onions (anything with char and savoury richness loves this wine).

This is a great “next step” red if you already know you like Shiraz. You still get the bold fruit and spice, but Tempranillo adds a more savoury, dinner-table feel, like someone turned the contrast up and made it more interesting.

Weeknight-friendly, but not boring. Bring it to a braai, pour it for a movie night, or crack it when you’re making anything off a hot grill. It’s the kind of bottle that disappears faster than you planned.

Down The Lane is all about easygoing, drink-now wines, and blending Shiraz with Tempranillo is a smart move, it keeps the crowd-pleasing fruit, then sneaks in that savoury complexity people usually only notice after the second glass.

Fun Fact: Tempranillo is Spain’s headline red grape, and in a blend like this it’s often used to add that savoury, food-loving edge that makes you want “one more pour.”