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2020 Adelina Shiraz Mataro, Clare Valley

A$36.04
Availability: Out of stock
SKU
B19598V20
96
A blend of organically grown estate mataro and Aberfeldy Vineyard shiraz (planted in 1904), this has a fusion of blueberries and raspberries with red plums and redcurrants, as well as deeply woven, herbal tones. The palate has such intense and deep flavors, with plenty of really rich yet vibrant blackberries, blueberries, and red plums. Some chocolate here, too. Impressive release. Drink or hold for a decade or more. Screw cap."
 
96 points Nick Stock jamessuckling.com
Seamlessly merging power with finesse, the 2020 is a blend of 80% Shiraz and 20% Mataro--all organically grown. The lion's share of the Shiraz is drawn from a historic vineyard, owned by Jim McDowell and Anne Brown since 1987, but originally part of Wendouree and right next door to Adelina's Old Block Shiraz). There's also a swig of Shiraz drawn from Adelina's Block 7, planted in 2013. The Mataro, from Adelina's dry-grown bush vines, grows on slightly leaner soils of red sands with clay. With a measure of whole bunches, the grapes were co-fermented in concrete, followed by about eight months in 700-litre seasoned French foudre.

The product of a relatively cool summer, the aromas are loaded with morello cherry, pepper, and thyme, while the palate--perfectly pitched and graciously textured--delivers bright redcurrant, black cherry and a little savoury, cured meat quality. From what Col describes as a depressing year for volumes but a great year for wine, the 2020 release is a masterful interpretation of the varieties and region, and simply stunning value in the overall scheme of things. In terms of fruit concentration and structure it's got everything a great Clare Shiraz should, yet the delivery here is uncommonly refined.

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Product/Service Sold Out Yes
En Primeur No
New Arrivals No
Wine Type Red Wine
Wine Style Certified Organic
Country Australia
Region Clare Valley
Varietals Shiraz, Mataro
Vintage 2020
Bottle Size 750ml
Wine Points 96
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