A fifteen year career that started out with Yalumba as a cellar hand and most recently as winemaker at Chateau Tanunda, Tim Smith Wines was born of an idea in 2001 whilst drinking Condrieu in the Northern Rhone.
Tim himself states a commitment to the region's proven varietals - including my beloved Mataro. This example is off of vines circa 50 years old, fruit typically selected from up to four vineyards.
On initially opening it shows itself to be a touch more fruit forward than other Mataros: requisite kirsch and other black fruits. Initially struck me as more Barossan than of the variety. Over time, it settles into itself to reveal more black fruited matter with a dominant line of licorice; over two days Szechuan spice tantalises the senses, a lovely line of spice coursing through the wines core.
Entry shows quite a layered wine, thick and syrupy. A tarriness on the palate takes the wine forward; juice laden and moreish, it finishes just short of a good length. 91 - Very Good
Source:Retail, Cru Cellars
Price: $30 ish
Alcohol:14.5%
Closure: Diam
Website: http://www.timsmithwines.com.au
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