2013 Tim Smith Mataro, Barossa Valley

The great undervalued variety of Mataro, a Spanish synonym widely used in the Barossa for the French variety Mourvedre, has long held a fascination for Tim Smith. Mataro has the classic varietal aromas of Chinese-5-spice, licorice and dark berry fruits. The palate is at once spicy, with lively defining tannins due to being picked at exactly the right time and being under the deft hand of Tim Smith once in the winery…vineyard age is up to 130 years and usually up to four vineyard selections make the final blend.

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Excellent crimson-purple; a delicious wine in every respect; an ultra-supple and smooth medium-bodied palate rolls smoothly over hill and dale with its array of plum and black cherry garnished with the full array of sweet spices, finishing with velvety tannins.