The fruit is from a single vineyard in McLaren Vale, is wild fermented, and sits in oak for 15 months. Only 10% of the oak is new to ensure the fruit does the talking...and it does!
A captivating nose of dense earthy characteristics but also a touch of flowers. I was having this with some speck and I was convinced there was a little hint of bacon in there too.
The palate is a powerful and beautifully rounded concoction of chocolate, dark fruits, dense fruit cake and plum pudding (14.3% abv). Damn this was good! With all the guts and bravado shown here, this is where Mataro leaps to the fore leaving you with a soft tannin finish with great length.
For around $30, you won't be disappointed, just purely captivated.
If you love Mataro or Mouvedre or even Monastrell, check out Project Mataro, or have a chat with Stu @jetrobins for an informed opinion on his adventure.
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