🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby to dark purple, with strong colour intensity and a vibrant youthful edge. Classic Barossa depth in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Rustic and savoury, showing dark cherry, blackberry and blueberry.
Layers of dried herbs, earthy spice, leather and subtle oak add complexity and a distinctly regional character.

👅 Palate
Medium to full-bodied, delivering a core of dark fruits—blackberry, plum and black cherry.
Savoury elements of black olive, spice and earthy notes build through the palate, balanced by freshness and fruit weight.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Structured and firm, with grainy, silken tannins providing grip.
The finish is long and savoury, with lingering dark fruit, spice and an earthy edge supported by bright acidity.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Barossa Mataro—savoury, structured and full-flavoured.
Balances ripe fruit with earthy complexity and firm tannins, showcasing the variety’s strength in warm Barossa conditions.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with slow-cooked lamb, beef stew, game meats or charcuterie. Also excellent with rich Mediterranean dishes and hard cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously character-filled red that delivers savoury depth and structure.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want something a little different from Shiraz—earthy, robust and packed with Barossa personality.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷