Tierra del Puerco "Challenger" Grenache Mataro Malbec 2022

Tasting Notes

The beautifully fragrant Grenache with its lifted aromatics and strawberry fruit characters give a lightness and airiness to the wine. Then comes the Mataro with its darker fruit profile and umami and earthy characters (perfect for the dumps!). Malbec then chimes in with lifted spicy notes and juicy fruit flavours, bringing all the ‘bits’ together to create a medium bodied, balanced and complex red blend.

Key Selling Points

An excellent presentation of Grenache, Mataro and Malbec displaying a magnificent top line, rounded ‘hams’ and beautiful balance. Estate-grown fruit from the Barossa Valley, fermented separately and aged in older French oak to preserve fresh, fruit-driven character. Unfined and unfiltered for purity. Winemaker: James Lienert.

Accolades

90/100 — Stuart Knox, The Real Review (2022)

Winemaking

Estate-grown Grenache, Mataro, and Malbec fermented separately in open fermenters. Blended post-fermentation and aged in older French oak for approximately 12 months to preserve fresh, fruit-driven character. Unfined and unfiltered for purity. Winemaker: James Lienert.

Cuisine Pairing

A perfect match for pork dumplings with a soy/sesame oil dipping sauce; also pairs well with slow-roasted pork belly, spiced lamb, and Asian-inspired dishes.

Cellaring & Serving

Drink Now – 2030.

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