Origin: Grampians
Region: Victoria
Grape(s): Mataro
Style: Medium-bodied, crisp red wine aged in used oak barrels
Drinkability: Guzzle
Alcohol: 13%
Deep, rich scents of dark fruit, malt, choc-liquorice, sweet spice. Sloshy, rich flavours, light tannins. Has a lick of herbs running through and bursts of acidity. Spicy. Lots going on, in a lip-smacking style for Mataro.
If there is one discovery you can start 2022 with, Owen Latta undoubtedly deserves the priority pass. The juice, the bottles, the labels – everything here is highly captivating. Owen’s wines display phenomenal precision and attention to detail with the help of hands-off winemaking. They are expressive, avant-garde and simply magnificent. From Riesling across to Chardonnay to Sangiovese and Pinot Noir.
