2022 Independent Shiraz Mataro

I may well once have said that Barossa Shiraz could be a bit
boring, which is fairly independent thinking coming from a
Barossa winemaker. But every time I’m reminded of my words
(seemingly sacrilegious ones around these parts), I’ll stand
my ground and my retort remains unwavering ...as good as
Barossa Shiraz is, adding Mataro will make it taste even
better!
My blend of Shiraz and Mataro (about 50/50) has won a
loyal legion of fans who love its expressive, savoury Barossan
goodness. Since we started making it, it’s picked up a bit of
silverware at the local wine show and a gong for the “Best
Value Red Wine in Australia” in Nick Stock’s Good Wine
Guide. Even the testing 2011 vintage wears a bit of gold bling
courtesy of the good folk at the Adelaide Wine Show ….and
the 2012 vintage winged its way around the world on British
Airways in business class for a while.