Powell & Son - Riverside Grenache - Mataro - Shiraz 2016 (1.5L) Taurasi

Powell & Son - Riverside Grenache - Mataro - Shiraz 2016 (1.5L) TaurasiOne of the best values and flat out sexiest wines in the lineup is the 2016 Grenache Shiraz Mataro. Driven by the 1901 planted Grenache from Seppeltsfield that makes up 60% of the blend, it's richer, darker and deeper than the Riverside bottling. Sage and licorice notes add nuance to the black cherries on the nose and palate of this full bodied, richly concentrated and layered offering.

“2021 Helena Montana is densely structured and loaded with complexity

with exotic aromas of candied orange

which leaves bitter citrus pith and floral notes behind

Plum and red berries notes with very subtle spices

Lots of pure cassis

Paul-Vincent Avril managed to produce a wine with the same grape proportions as in previous years

with a delicious core of fruit

The acidity is elegantly integrated

Windy conditions dried and helped to concentrate the fruit right before harvest

Enlivened by a bright touch of pomegranate puree

and dark cherry essences are so full and flavorful they converge to

Pineapple core and soursop reveal themselves on first nosing