🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson to dark purple, showing impressive density and richness—classic Barossa colour and intensity.

👃 Aromas
Complex and powerful, with ripe dark cherry, blueberry and plum compote leading the way.
Layers of liquorice, spice, chocolate, dried rose petal and earthy Mataro nuances add depth and intrigue.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and richly concentrated, delivering a core of black fruits—boysenberry, cherry and blueberry.
Mocha, dark chocolate and vanillin oak build complexity, while savoury notes of black olive, spice and earth give the wine structure and character.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Dense and mouth-filling with firm, structured tannins.
The finish is long and savoury, with lingering dark fruit, spice and earthy complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A bold, old-school Barossa blend—powerful, layered and deeply flavoured.
Combines plush fruit richness with savoury Mataro influence, delivering both intensity and complexity.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with slow-braised lamb, beef short ribs, rich stews or barbecue meats. Also excellent with game dishes and aged hard cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A cult Barossa classic that delivers serious depth, power and character.
This is a standout for mixed dozens where you want a premium, conversation-starting red with both immediate impact and cellaring potential.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷