2017 Purple Hands Mataro Grenache Shiraz

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Winery
Purple Hands
Vintage
2017
Grape Variety
Other Red
Region
  • Barossa Valley
Alcohol (%)
14
Purchase Price ($)
30
Wine Rating
93
Closure
Screwcap
Source
Sample
A blend of 54% Mataro, 24% Grenache and 24% Shiraz, with a lot to like from this unusual blend. The Mataro gives structure and masculinity with a prettiness from the Grenache and richness afforded by Shiraz. The nose has dark cherry and plum fruit pitted against roasted meats and a touch of cedar spice.

There is a floral prettiness to the wine initially that is more in the red cherry and ripe plum spectrum; the tannins build in influence with an underlying spice. The finish is more serious with a brine and leather note to plum and blackberry that underwrites future development.