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Caillard Wines Barossa Valley Mataro 2016

  • James Suckling
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Caillard Wines Barossa Valley Mataro 2016
  • James Suckling
    93 Points
  • James Halliday
    93 Points
Caillard Wines Barossa Valley Mataro 2016
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Caillard Wines Barossa Valley Mataro 2016

SKU: CWMA201610 UCAU
10-15 Years
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Made by Andrew Caillard MW.

A varietal with a long established history in the Barossa Valley

You can see why Mataro so often brings an anchor of bass notes to the sweet charm of Grenache and Shiraz.

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Tasting Notes

Caillard Wines Barossa Valley Mataro 2016 is a masterful expression crafted by the renowned Andrew Caillard MW, showcasing a varietal with a long-established history in the Barossa Valley. This wine perfectly captures the distinct character of Mataro, also known as Mourvèdre, a grape celebrated for its robust structure and unique flavor profile within this iconic Australian region.

The 2016 vintage reflects the exceptional terroir of the Barossa Valley, known for producing bold, richly textured wines. This Mataro delivers an attractive complexity with deep bass notes that anchor the palate, providing a perfect counterpoint to the sweeter, fruit-driven charm often found in Grenache and Shiraz blends. The result is a beautifully balanced wine with firm tannins, vibrant acidity, and an enticing depth of flavor.

Caillard Wines Barossa Valley Mataro 2016 showcases intense aromas of dark berries, subtle spice, and earthy undertones, highlighting the varietal's natural elegance and power. Its lingering finish and well-integrated structure make it an excellent choice for pairing with hearty dishes or for enjoying as a stand-alone tasting experience.

This wine exemplifies the expertise of Andrew Caillard MW, whose deep understanding of Barossa Valley terroir and commitment to quality winemaking shine through in every bottle. The 2016 Barossa Valley Mataro is a testament to the region’s ability to produce premium, age-worthy wines that combine tradition with modern finesse.

Experience the rich heritage and distinctive flavor profile of Mataro with this outstanding release, a perfect addition to any fine wine collection that values craftsmanship and character.

Critic Scores

A very vibrant and richly fruited mataro with ripe-plum aromas and flavors and notes of licorice and star anise. The fluid feel on the palate is seductive. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

A deep purple-red and enticing, so too the aromas of soy sauce, exotic spices especially cloves and star anise with kirsch and red jubes. Full-bodied, plush with velvety, supple tannins and pomegranate tartness. A richer, denser style than usual thanks to the inclusion of a substantial component from Seppeltsfield, as the usual sourcing site at Dorrien had been affected, in part, by smoke taint. This showed all the exuberance of youth and freshness. Andrew Caillard says “no vineyard can withstand the effects of a bushfire. As a consequence, provenance of this wine is different but the spirit of collation and regional definition is the same.”

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

Caillard Wine is the Barossa venture of Andrew Caillard MW, who was drawn to Mataro (Mourvedre) after researching historical Penfolds releases and finding that Schubert and Davoren had championed the variety and that early St Henri carried significant Mataro. The wine is a single-variety Barossa Valley Mataro, typically drawn from established plantings in the Dorrien area of the valley, where warm days, cool nights and red-brown loam over clay give ripe, structured fruit. Mataro brings a savoury, tannic bass note; the 2016 Barossa season was warm and generally well regarded, though block-level detail is flagged NEEDS VERIFICATION.

Vinification

Caillard makes the Mataro as a varietal statement, using traditional Barossa red techniques – destemming, careful maceration to build the wine's velvety tannin and dark, spiced fruit, then maturation in French oak, with only a modest new-oak component to keep the emphasis on variety and site. The finished wine shows plum, licorice, star anise and pomegranate over supple tannin. Exact maceration length, oak format and new-oak percentage for 2016 are not confirmed here and are flagged NEEDS VERIFICATION.

About this Wine

South Australia

If you like Australian wine, then you probably like South Australia wine. The rich reds produced there put Australia on the wine-making map of the world. With over 40% of the countries vineyards, South Australia can rightfully call itself the wine state.

Wines are produced in several regions throughout the state, though many are naturally grouped together, like Barossa and Eden Valleys, only 15 minutes apart. They include such regions as Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Eden Valley, Coonawarra, Adelaide Hills, Kangaroo Island, Langhorne Creek, The Limestone Coast, McLaren Vale and Wrattonbully to name but a few!

Barossa Valley boasts some of the oldest vines in Australia dating back to 1843 and produces some of the world's finest Shiraz, whilst the 'terra rossa' soils of Coonawarra is most suited to producing outstanding Cabernet Sauvignons. If you're a fan of Riesling, Clare Valley is a great place to explore and for a Maritime climate not dissimilar to parts of the Italian coastline, seek out the wines from McLaren Vale.

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