Tim Smith Mataro Grenache Shiraz 2013 (Barossa, SA)
14.5%, Screwcap, $28
Tim Smith has a real knack for slippery reds, with his whole range easy to like. It only helps that he’s a great bloke too.
This red is a blend of 45% Mataro, 33% Grenache, 22% Shiraz. Interesting to see the Mataro taking the lead here – its like a large bull trying to teach the other grapes how to tango. Still, clearly it works, and I’d actually say that its the Grenache that does the talking really.
As mentioned, this has silky red fruits aplenty. Besides a little boozy warmth to finish and just a little dehydrated fruit, this is effortlessly generous and smooth, heavy with fruit and proper concentration.
Not hard to like this at all. It’s maybe too modern and slick (so no chance of mistaking this for a CndP) but its not sweet at all (and delicious because of it).
Source: Sample
Tasted: Nov 14
Drink: 2014-2020+
Score: 17.7/20, 92/100
Would I buy it? Yes. Probably a 2 glass wine methinks.
Buy online: Aus Cellardoor, Tim Smith website
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