Discovering more old vine mataro and grenache in the 'gardens' of Tim Smith’s Barossa growers, provides him the perfect opportunity to craft a blend that is quite aromatic and in the 'Rhone Style' that he loves. Retaining all the plush palate weight is the hallmark of this wine, which is always purposefully mataro dominant. This allows the mataro fruit, which has a similar tannin structure as shiraz, to be ready to drink upon release as well as having some serious cellaring potential.

I am a huge fan of the wines of Bandol, and I unashamedly draw inspiration from this Southern Rhone appellation. My Barossa Mataro Grenache Shiraz is made with Mataro being the dominant grape. This allows the Mataro fruit, which has a similar tannin structure as Shiraz, to be ready to drink upon release as well as having some serious cellaring potential. Tim Smith

Has excellent depth to the colour, and likewise to the display of black and red cherry, plum and plum cake fruit on the bouquet and medium-to-full bodied palate. Here is a wine to challenge the Rhone Valley. Whole bunch, barrel aging on lees, no fining or filtration. 14.5% Alc. Cellar to 2018. Tim Smith Wines; 5 Star Winery Rating. 94 Points