TASTING NOTES FOR Willows G7 Mataro Barossa Valley South Australia 2023

🍷 Appearance
Deep, inky red with a dark purple-black core. Dense and powerful in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Intense and brooding, with dark plum, blueberry and blackberry leading the nose.
Layers of liquorice, dried herbs, spice and subtle smoked meat add complexity and a distinctly savoury Barossa edge.

👅 Palate
Rich and fleshy, delivering concentrated flavours of dark plum, blueberry and black cherry.
Mid-weight but powerful, with underlying freshness balancing the fruit, while earthy, spicy elements build depth and character.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Firm, structured tannins give the wine backbone and ageing potential.
The finish is long, savoury and persistent, with dark fruit, spice and a subtle meaty note lingering.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Barossa Mataro—bold, earthy and structured.
Combines rich fruit intensity with savoury complexity, making it both impressive now and suitable for cellaring.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with slow-cooked lamb, barbecued meats, game dishes or rich beef stews. Also excellent with aged cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A serious, character-filled red that delivers depth, structure and authentic Barossa personality.
A standout for mixed dozens where you want something more robust and interesting—or a strong option for premium straight dozens.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷