Description / Reviews
"A blend of usually two vineyards from the floor of the Barossa Valley, one of them around 140 years of age, the other about 70 years of age. I age my Mataro in larger format older French barrels – usually 500 litre puncheons to slow down the maturation and decrease the oak influence." - Tim Smith, Winemaker
"Old vine mataro (the majority from an 150-year-old block) from Kalimna in the north of the Barossa. '23 presents a slightly cooler year and there is a denser spice presence felt in this wine. Meaty dark and black berry fruits on a bed of garrigue, turned earth, pressed purple flowers, dried citrus peel, pastis, dried meats and spice. Quite elemental and concentrated with fine, compact tannins and a sense of latent power as it trails off." - 95 Points, Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
