Teusner "The Independent" Shiraz Mataro 2021 Strange Nature north-facing hillside flanking the Esk

north-facing hillside flanking the Esk Valley winery in Hawke's Bay

round and harmonious but with natural chalky tannins adding structure and backbone

Wispy smoke combines with gingerbread

and fragrant spices with a vanilla character which pulls it all together

Teusner "The Independent" Shiraz Mataro 2021 Strange Nature north-facing hillside flanking the EskLet it be known that Kym Teusner once said to his peers that Barossa Shiraz could be a bit boring. Fairly independent thinking coming from a Barossa winemaker. Defending himself, Kym will insist what he did say was that as good as Barossa Shiraz is, adding Mataro will make it taste even better! The wine is jam packed with Barossa Shiraz and Mataro (Mourvedre) flavours. plums, black fruits and warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg and 5 spice. Theres a touch