Matilda’s Ghost Shiraz

Matilda’s Ghost is a tribute to the Australian spirit, as recounted in the bush ballad “Waltzing Matilda” by Banjo Paterson. The song narrates the story of that iconic Australian Larrikin, “The Swagman”, who, having stolen a jumbuck (a crime punishable by hanging), is discovered camped by a billabong by the sheep’s owner and three policeman. Rather than be captured and face an acrimonious death, he jumped into the water and drowned himself. Legend has it that his ghost still haunts the site to this day.

VINTAGE

2018

ALCOHOL

14.5%

REGION/S

Barossa Valley

GRAPE VARIETIES

Shiraz (100%)

COLOUR

A beautiful opaque purple colour

BOUQUET

This vintage delivers an expressive bouquet of pepper, smoke, espresso roast, blackberry, blueberry and licorice

PALATE

Full-bodied and voluptuous on the palate, nuances of saddle leather and mineral emerge to complement the layers of spicy blue and black fruits

CELLARING

Can be enjoyed upon release, however the wine is beautifully integrated with enough well concealed tannin to keep it evolving for a decade

FOOD MATCH

This combination produces an easy drinking style of Shiraz, a perfect match with richly flavoured meats, game and mature cheddars

AWARDS

Double Gold Medal
2020 China Wine & Spirits Awards (Best Value)
Silver Medal
2020 International Wine Challenge UK

Previous Awards:

Double Gold Medal
2019 China Wine & Spirits Awards (Best Value)