Barossa Boy Young Wisdom Mataro 2020

This wine spent the best part of two years maturing in French oak. Mataro (alias Mourvèdre, Monastrell and even Esparte) contributes to everything from rosé to fortifieds, but is most often seen in the GSM blends. Going solo is rarer but not unknown and in good hands the wines can be seriously exciting. Here, we have a seriously exciting example of Barossa Mataro. Dark maroon, this is rich and plummy, with chocolatey notes, cassis and warm earth tones. Good concentration, there is real grip here plus very firm tannins. Impressive length, in a perfect world, this would remain locked away in your cellar for five years and then be enjoyed over the next fifteen.