Myattsfield Zinfandel 2023

Tasting Notes

🔹Appearance: The Zinfandel 2023 presents a deep, rich colour in the glass, inviting you to experience its intense fruit profile.

🔹Aroma: The nose showcases a beautiful blend of wild dark fruits, with enticing aromas of blackberry, plum, and a touch of spice from oak maturation. The influence of ceramic egg maturation adds a layer of depth, making the bouquet both bold and elegant.

🔹Palate: On the palate, the wine offers plush flavours of ripe dark berries, with a smooth and well-integrated texture. The oak maturation contributes subtle spice, while the ceramic eggs bring out the tight, rich fruit character. The wine is medium-bodied, balanced, and refined, with a lasting finish that highlights its harmonious complexity.

Food Pairing Suggestions 🍷

• Grilled Meats: Perfect with grilled pork or beef, where its smooth texture and fruitiness complement the charred flavours.
• Beef Stew: The rich, hearty character of beef stew matches well with the medium weight and subtle spice of this Zinfandel.
• Barbecued Ribs: Ideal for pairing with barbecued meats, especially ribs, where the wine’s spice and fruitiness enhance the smoky flavours.
• Spicy Dishes: Its versatility makes it a great companion for dishes with bold spices, like chilli con carne or spicy barbecue sauces.

Best Serving Temperature
Serve this wine slightly below room temperature, around 16C, to allow the flavours to fully open up while maintaining its refreshing acidity.

Vineyard & Winemaking

• Vineyard: The Zinfandel grapes are sourced from the central Perth Hills, where the cooler climate and elevation contribute to the wine’s refined, balanced character.
• Winemaking: After hand-harvesting, the grapes are fermented in small open-top vessels. The wine is then matured in a combination of ceramic egg vessels and oak barrels, which work together to enhance the fruit character and impart subtle complexity.

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Zinfandel
• Region: Perth Hills, Western Australia
• Alcohol: 14%
• Vineyard: Estate Grown
• Bottling Date: 2023
• Volume: 750ml

FAQ Wine Terms 🤔

❓Ceramic Egg Maturation: A winemaking technique that uses egg-shaped ceramic vessels, which promote natural movement of the wine during maturation, enhancing its texture and complexity.

❓Open-Top Fermentation: A fermentation process in which the wine is fermented in open vessels, allowing for greater exposure to air and encouraging the development of complex aromas.

❓Oak Maturation: Aging the wine in oak barrels imparts additional flavours, such as spice, vanilla, and toast, while also softening the tannins and adding structure to the wine.