2023 Small Victories Grenache Mataro

We are super excited about this unique vineyard and the balanced vibrancy of this wine. Minimal intervention ensures a wine with a sense of place. 
- Cheers, Jules + Brock

2023 will be remembered as a long and slow vintage. We had very mild weather and hints of rain which meant patience was required to ensure we achieved full ripeness. Mataro is a true star of 2023 vintage, all spice and red fruits with a serious tannin line.

Hand harvested old vine grenache, with a small whole bunch portion, was fermented in a concrete tulip allowing for greater flavour extraction. A slow, steady fermentation built the tannin profile. The mataro was fermented in cement open fermenters. Both parcels were rested in seasoned French oak for malolactic fermentation and further time on lees. The final blend also has a touch of carignan and shiraz.

A delicious mix of red fruits with gamey undertones, a vibrant spice and a touch of cracked pepper giving life to the silky tannin on the finish

Enjoy it now while young and fresh or enjoy happily over coming years