Tim Smith MGS 2024
- 93
- $32
- Drink by: 2026-2036
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Mataro dominant blend, with support from both Grenache and Shiraz, the Mataro is believed to come from a very old vineyard, 110 years of age. It is thought to be the second oldest Mataro vineyard on the planet. Both French and Hungarian oak are used for maturation. Dark purple in colour, on the nose we have indications of the savouriness to come. Hints of animal hides, charcuterie, beef stock, black cherries, licorice, chocolate, freshly turned warm earth and plums. This is a slightly edgy style, a wine of medium length finishing with sleek tannins. The savouriness sees the emergence of leather and mushrooms on the palate. Terrific value and so much to enjoy here, it can be drunk anytime over the next six to ten years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
