Hewitson

Private Cellar Shiraz Mataro Magnum 2008 1.5L

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  Vintage 2008
  96 points

Good colour to a wine highlighting the synergy between old vine Shiraz and Mourvedre; the bouquet has an array of sultry black fruits which the palate builds on with its complex flavour, texture and structure all harmoniously interwoven; perfect line, length and balance; the 20-year cellaring suggestion on the label is conservative.

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  Vintage 2008
  95 points

Tar and earth and roses and chocolate and licorice and red fruits and all nicely balanced. Medium bodied and sinewy with plenty of fleshy fruit surrounding it. The mourvedre influence here is both obvious and appropriate. It has reached perfect ripeness and adds great interest to the mix. A classic Barossan in its prime which will live for many years to come.