Barossa Boy Young Wisdom Mataro 2020 (6 Bottles) Barossa Valley
$275.00 GST Included
AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
The twisted old Barossa Mataro vines seemed impossibly ancient to Trent Burge as a small child. Yet they still stand, steadfastly producing fruit, as he begins to raise his own family.
Mataro is often regarded as the backbone of Barossa winemaking. Usually blended with other varieties such as Shiraz and Grenache, it bestows spice, depth and roundness. The character-laden grapes of a particular, dry-grown old vineyard inspired the Barossa Boy Young Wisdom Mataro.
High Winter rainfall preceded a warm November and December, resulted healthy vine canopies and early flowering. The resulting harvest was a good, healthy yield with high quality fruit. Bunches with small berries of intense flavour and colour, along with excellent tannins and natural acidity.
Sourced from a small parcel of fruit in central Barossa, our impossibly ancient vines have outlasted decades of varying weather and varietal fads.
Colour is dark red with great intensity. A lifted blueberry aroma with hints of licorice and nutmeg. On the palate, Mataro’s classic characters shine through. Rich middle palate with earthy characters and chalky tannins. Rich, mouthfilling and well structured.
While usually blended with other varieties such as Shiraz and Grenache, we honor Mataro as a single variety for its dark fruit, spice, depth and roundness.
Maturation: Matured in one-year-old French Hogsheads over 18 months.
Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential: Drink now – 5 years
Food Matches: Pair with blue cheese, pulled pork & coleslaw, chinese roast duck, quinces & icecream.
Description
Barossa Boy
His family’s history in the Barossa Valley goes back to 1855 when his great-great-great grandfather John Burge immigrated to South Australia. He began work as a winemaker, and every generation since has followed. Winemaking is well and truly in the Burge blood.
A sixth generation Barossa winemaker, our founder Trent Burge grew up in and on Barossa soil.
Riding trail bikes around the vineyards, playing local cricket and footy, he had dirt under his nails and Barossa blood in his veins.
The boy has grown to craft new stories in wine. Barossa Boy is his passion project; his heart worn proudly on his sleeve. Tales of generational wisdom and legendary old vines are blended with fresh perspective and a worldly, modern palate. Barossa Boy wines are devoted to the ultimate expression of the Barossa region’s signature varieties and distinctive characters.
Each vintage brings the anticipation of a new chapter, and the opportunity to bottle the season’s tale from bud to harvest.
Vinsight is a Sydney based, fine wine distributor servicing the NSW and ACT wholesale wine markets. We hunt for intelligent, caring & talented winemakers. We find customers who value authenticity & quality. We simply bring them together. From our beginning in 2009 Vinsight has firmly established itself as a supplier of quality boutique brands to the NSW/ACT wine trade. Our primary focus is the on-premise and fine wine retail markets, although we service all channels. Vinsight is recognised for the quality and stability of our portfolio and the personal service we provide.
