Schwarz Meta Mataro is made from 100% Mataro (a.k.a. Mourvedre).Meta: An abstraction from a well-known concept. Fruit sourced from Bethany and Marananga. Dark, spicy and built for max expression. Built over a foundation of blackberry and red plums this is a punch, expressive Mataro of spice rubbed meat, tea smoke and beef jerky. All dark, brooding and masculine in its fragrance, the palate is expansive with punchy tannin and sweet cinnamon spice. Coming from 2 different vineyards. Average age of the vines is 90 years old for the first parcel and 70 years old for the second parcel. Hand-picked, wild yeast, 72% whole bunch. Minimal use of Oak, the majority is aged in tank in order to avoid oxydation.Pairs with pizza, pasta, burger, charcuterie and mild cheese. Review: A gorgeous, glossy purple hue. Saturated dark fruit scents melding with smoked meat and violet. The tannins, a ferrous timbre. This has no pretence. Just an honest Mataro, scented with fidelity, extracted and easy to drink. Delicious - Ned Goodwin- Halliday Wine Companion (August 2020), 95