A classic and seductive Barossa Valley GSM, this premium blend harmonises the best of Grenache, Shiraz, and Mourvèdre. Mid-garnet in colour, it offers fragrant notes of Turkish delight, jaffa orange, and red berries, layered with nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla from old oak maturation. The silky, medium-bodied palate balances floral elegance with spice and dark fruit depth, making it a versatile companion to hearty dishes. Enjoy its vibrant fruit now or cellar for a decade to develop further complexity.

14.2% v/v Alcohol
Picking date: late March to early April 2020
Bottling date: 30 September 2022

The grapes were harvested, destemmed, cold-soaked for 1-2 days to encourage the
extraction of soft tannins, whole berry fermented (in the absence of stalks) in open fermenters. The Mataro was held on skins for three and a half weeks to build structure.

The 2020 vintage will be noted for its paucity of rain (2019 rainfall at Nuriootpa was the lowest on record), which resulted in light crops around 50% of the five year average. Cooler than average temperatures in January through March promoted the development of excellent fruit flavour and high colour levels yet retaining elegance. It is regarded as a solid vintage with good flavour concentration.

This wine is sourced from vineyards grown at around 300m elevation on the Barossa Valley floor.