TASTING NOTES FOR Kilikanoon Baudinet Mataro 2015

🍷 Appearance
Bright crimson with lighter ruby edges. Vibrant and expressive, showing both freshness and depth.

👃 Aromas
Intense and savoury, with lifted cherry and red berry fruit layered over notes of cured meats, pepper, spice and a distinct tarry edge. Subtle French oak adds further complexity.

👅 Palate
Luscious and richly flavoured, delivering cherry, red plum and dark berry fruit intertwined with savoury elements of black olive, spice and charcuterie. Full of character with excellent flavour intensity.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Dense yet balanced, with firm but refined tannins providing structure. The finish is long, persistent and savoury, with lingering spice, tar and dark fruit notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Clare Valley Mataro—bold, savoury and structured. Showcases the variety’s hallmark tarry, spicy profile with depth, richness and excellent cellaring potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled red meats, slow-cooked lamb, game dishes or mushroom-based dishes. Also excellent with rustic Mediterranean fare.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously character-filled Mataro—savoury, structured and built for those who love something a bit different.
A great addition to mixed dozens for lovers of bold, old-world style reds.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷