Tim Smith Mataro 2023

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This has the classic varietal aromas of Chinese-5-spice, liquorice and dark berry fruits. The palate is at once spicy, with lively defining tannins due to being picked at exactly t he right time. "Old vine mataro (the majority from an 150-year-old block) from Kalimna in the north of the Barossa. '23 presents a slightly cooler year and there is a denser spice presence felt in this wine. Meaty dark and black berry fruits on a bed of garrigue, turned earth, pressed purple flowers, dried citrus peel, pastis, dried meats and spice. Quite elemental and concentrated with fine, compact tannins and a sense of latent power as it trails off." 95 Points Dave Brookes Halliday Wine. Show more