2021 Izway Mataro

Mataro is one of the original varieties planted in the Barossa, and for good reason, it has stood the test of time to still be one of the most versatile grapes available to Barossan Winemakers. It is very well suited to the varied Barossa soils have as well as the warm summers. Traditionally it is the latest ripening variety, meaning that it is picked in the cool of autumn when the vines are not stressed, and the fruit is in perfect condition. It has long been used as a blending component with Shiraz as well as in GSM wines, but in more recent times has begun to be showcased as an individual variety.
Fruit is sourced from two parts of Adrian Hoffmann’s Ebenezer vineyard located in the north of the Valley. The ‘Sand Block’ and ‘David’s Block’ were planted in 1999 & 2000 respectively from old vine select cuttings.
Dense inky black heart with a very deep dark purple black hue. Leaping from the glass are alluring aromatics of dark plum, liquorice and ripe blueberry followed by some vanillin cedar, dried herb, inky earth and spice. Rich and succulent yet brimming with a youthful freshness, juicy blueberry, plum and liquorice fruits overlay an inky earth and spicy cedar back drop. Vibrant acidity and polished tannins evolve into a long lusciously fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%