2018 Righteous Mataro

The accolades keep coming, with three outstanding scores and reviews from some of the toughest in the business - this rare vineyard comes through again.

"From a lean site producing low yields of concentrated fruit. Matured 18 months in 30% new French oak hogsheads, then barrel selection. One bottle was corked. Kym Teusner's juicy, polished, delicious suave is arguably harder to translate in old-vine mataro than anywhere else. That he is able to achieve this consistently is impressive; that he can uphold varietal markers is what sets this apart as one of the Barossa's greatest single-vineyard mataros. Glossy, ripe berry fruits maintain tang and freshness, set to a backdrop of firm, fine tannins, and just the right amount of bitter high-cocoa dark chocolate French oak. Great length and endurance.” 96 points

Tyson Stelzer - Halliday Wine Companion - August 2021

“If the weight of the bottle is anything to go by (it's a big one), this 2018 Righteous Mataro will be hefty, broad-shouldered, tannic and framed by resinous oak. Both the nose and the palate confirm that sometimes appearances can determine substance. In the mouth, the ripe and brilliant 2018 season comes through in a balanced and plush cascade of forest fruit berries and chewy, grippy tannins. The wine is incredibly satisfying and warming, with all elements in check.” 94 points

Erin Larkin - Robert Parker Wine Advocate - July 2022