Pontifex Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2019

Yet another pleasing local example of this famous Rhone red blend made from Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Crimson red in colour, there is a nose of warm earth – it screams the soil from which it has grown. There are also raspberries, dry herbs, cherries and spices. Carefully crafted, everything is in place and kept in check and balance. There is fine acidity here too, running the length, and a persistent finish with gentle tannins. Very attractive drinking now, which should continue over the next five to seven years.