2020 Rolf Binder Bulls Blood Shiraz Mataro

Colour: Dark Ruby with Garnet Hue Bouquet: Wine delivers an intense nose with dark and red fruits, dark cherry, underlying confected notes, black pepper, oak spices, dark chocolate, vanilla, black olive Palate: Palate shows plenty of ripe fruit, black forest cake, dark fruits, some floral undertones such as citrus and cherry blossom, integrated vanillin oak. Well balanced acid and tannins are dense and velvety. The length of this wine is another great feature. CELLARING: 10-15yrs

Hungarian ‘Bikaver’ wine translates to ‘Bulls Blood’ and dates back to the 1500’s when the Hungarians were fighting the Turks. It was a wine for strength in battle! The first Veritas ‘Bulls Blood’ was produced in 1967 by R. H. Binder and the label as remained similar to this day. It has become an Australian ‘cult’ wine and one that collectors enjoy for its wonderful ageing potential