Smallfry Vine Vale Garden Mataro 2017 (6 Bottles) Barossa Valley

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Originally destined for the Schliebs blend this parcel of Mataro stood out in barrel crying to be bottled separately. Some French oak furniture forms the structure padded with savoury and earthy scents and smells. Fruit of the briary rosehip kind and herbal.

We bottled this wine for Rootstock 2016 but it wasn’t ready yet, I distinctly remember a guy telling me you must let me know when you release this, I assured him I would but didn’t keep his details YKWYA. With some extra time in bottle our ugly duckling has matured into a graceful swan.

Colour: Brick red and crimson.

Aroma: Forest floor, briars and dark fruits, Xmas pudding.

Palate: Savoury, herbal and earthy.

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About Smallfry

Wayne Ahrens and Suzi Hilder are the custodians of some exceedingly fine vineyards. Both from grape growing families of long standing they planted a vineyard in the Eden Valley and purchased a beautiful block of ancient vines in the Barossa Valley sub-region of Vine Vale. With patience, intelligence and sheer graft these vines are now producing grapes sought after by some of the best winemakers in Australia. A commitment to sustainable practises and certification as Biodynamic producers both in the vineyard and winery is further proof of the dedication to quality.

The excellence of the Smallfry wines is a reflection of the dedication in the vineyard. The wines are very much hand-made, non-interventionist styles with no additives and only older oak used. They showcase the regional Barossa styles in a modern, fruit focussed vein. A five star producer and “one to watch” in James Halliday’s Wine Companion Smallfry is a winery most definitely on the rise.

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