TASTING NOTES FOR Seppeltsfield Bench Blends No. EC403 Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2020

🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson with a vibrant purple hue. Dense and richly coloured, showing classic Barossa depth and intensity.

👃 Aromas
Powerful and complex, with dark berries, plum and black cherry.
Layers of spicy florals, liquorice, dried herbs and subtle earthy, meaty notes add savoury intrigue.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and richly flavoured, delivering a core of dark fruits—blackberry, plum and blueberry.
Grenache brings fruit generosity, Shiraz adds depth and spice, while Mataro contributes savoury, gamey complexity and structure.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Firm and structured with chewy, drying tannins from the Mataro component.
The finish is long and powerful, with lingering dark fruit, spice and savoury herbal notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A bold, old-school Barossa GSM—dense, brooding and structured.
Bench blended in the traditional style, combining richness, savoury complexity and serious ageing potential.

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

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously powerful and character-filled Barossa blend.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a premium, full-bodied red with real depth and personality—built to impress now with decanting or reward time in the cellar.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷