Arila Gardens Moppa GSM 2023

The fruit for this gem is sourced from two Barossa vineyards, not surprisingly from the Moppa sub-region in the Barossa Valley. Some of the vines date back 130 years. The split is 49% Grenache (10% of which was whole bunch fermented), 47% Shiraz and 4% Mataro. The wine spent fourteen months maturing in older French oak hogsheads. Purple red in colour, the nose offers notes of plums, chocolate, cassis, cherries, dried herbs and cocoa powder. This alluring nose moves on to a seductive palate with a silky texture, fine balance and good length. The palate sees the emergence of more cherry notes and some warm earth. Enjoy this now and for the next half dozen years.