WINE REVIEWS // T H E B AROSSA MAG | 47
DUTSCHKE ST HUGO THE THIEF? HAYES FAMILY
ST JAKOBI COONAWARRA BAROSSA VALLEY WINES BAROSSA
SINGLE VINEYARD BAROSSA VALLEY GRENACHE SHIRAZ VALLEY REGIONAL
SHIRAZ CABERNET SHIRAZ MATARO SERIES MATARO
2015 2013 2016 2017
2015 was a record early
vintage in the Barossa
(and the fastest to finish!)
and Wayne Dutschke made
the gamble to be the first
to pick. He nailed it, and
the evidence is the bright
lift, fruit definition and
acid drive that define one
of his greatest St Jakobis
yet. Black fruit depth
lingers very long amidst
firm, finely crafted tannin
structure that promises
great longevity. The bright rose petal lift
and redcurrant tang of
Coonawarra Cabernet
is well supported by the
supple blue fruits, spice
and fleshy balance of
Barossa Shiraz in the ripe
2013 vintage, culminating
in a long finish of firm,
fine tannins that promise
a great future. A spicy and textural
style with smoky barrel
complexity and a long
finish of fine supple
tannins. A lovely contrast
between bright fruit core
and savoury complexity,
this is a juicy and
drinkable blend that
ticks every box as a
crowd-pleasing style. Brett Hayes describes
2017 as a season more
about elegance than raw
power, and his Ebenezer
Mataro captures this
mood precisely. Primary
red cherry, blackberry
and strawberry fruits are
graced with soft, supple
tannins and just a hint
of earthy character to
confirm that this is truly
Mataro. A great value
red in a friendly and fruity
style to enjoy in its youth.
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