2022 Rocky Ox Grenache Shiraz Mataro

THE NAME

“I called my wine range ‘Rusty Mutt’ as I was born in the Year of The Metal Dog in Chinese Astrology. Metal Dog was then ‘Australianised’ to Rusty Mutt. The Rocky Ox GSM was named after my daughter Kara, who was born in the Year of the Earth Ox.” – Scott Heidrich (Owner / Winemaker)

THE BLEND

Grenache 62% / Shiraz 23% / Mataro 15%

REVIEWS / SCORES

93 points – Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)

“Beautifully fruited and fragrant, the inviting bouquet shows dark berry, cured meat, dark cocoa, and toasted almond notes, followed by a juicy palate offering plush texture backed by layers of polished tannins. Harmonious and flavoursome with soothing mouthfeel, finishing long and enticing.”

92 points – Steve Leszczynski (QWine Reviews)

“Juicy fruit is wrapped up by dark chocolate and puffs of earthiness, we have a tidy steak night wine on our hands right here. There is an unmistakable Cherry Ripe thing going on. A wine with a voluptuous shape and feel, dark berry fruit, whispers of char and pan juices as fine spices tap their foot to the beat. Mid-palate focused, drying brick dust tannins draw moisture from the mouth bringing it to water. Find a piece of protein and you’re away.”

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