This is an older St Hugo grenache, shiraz and mataro (mourvèdre) (aka GSM) from the Barossa and the 2014 vintage. My modest hopes were rewarded with a wine of interest. The wine opens to correct and varietal aromas of cherry, chocolate and char. The palate is full bodied, the alcohol high and its expression of... Continue Reading →
Greenock Creek Mataro 2015
This wine is a straight mataro from Greenock Creek in the Barossa Valley. Mataro is a synonym for mourvèdre, the latter being in more general worldwide usage. The alcohol is listed in the low 14s and is a pleasing respite from the very high alcohol shiraz wines of this producer. In the glass, the wine... Continue Reading →