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Description
The El Desperado is Tom Keelan’s rebellious take on a red blend, born from his ethos of championing alternative varieties and artisanal winemaking.
A blend of Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Shiraz, and Montepulciano sourced from The Pawn’s Macclesfield vineyard in the Adelaide Hills, this medium-bodied wine is as versatile as it is slurpable. Each variety brings its own flair: Sangiovese offers cherry cola aromatics and fine tannins, Tempranillo adds a perfumed lift and spice, Shiraz deepens the colour and delivers plush berry fruits, while Montepulciano provides a bold intensity and structure.
Since its first release in 2011, El Desperado has been aboutf breaking free from the corporate wine game to highlight the potential of overlooked varieties. This wine is made to be approachable, food-friendly, and utterly drinkable—so much so, you’ll find the bottle gone before you know it.
A bit unconventional and yet endlessly satisfying, all at a great price, this is a little ripper from Tom Keelan.
94 points & Top 100 Wines of 2024
"“Drinkability” is a rubbery term thrown around recklessly by wine types, but for me it’s best explained by reaching for a second glass and realising you’ve actually finished the bottle. Tom Keelan’s wines have always had that quality, none more so than this slippery – dare I say it, sexy – blend of sangiovese, tempranillo, shiraz and montepulciano from the Adelaide Hills. It will have you desperate for more."
- Nick Ryan (The Weekend Australian)
