2021 Atlas The Spaniard TMG

This blend displays bright aromas of mulberries, red currants and ripe plums, with subtle complexing characters of aniseed and earthy spices. The palate is medium-bodied with generous fruit flavours of black cherry and satsuma plum, supported by hints of tobacco and cedar. Fine structural tannin adds power without overbearing, while the soft acid ensures a complex and satisfying drinking experience.

The focus for this wine was on blending the three varieties to ensure adequate fruit expression, while allowing some of the more textural and savoury qualities of these varieties to sing, and ultimately creating something balanced, interesting and harmonious. Each variety was fermented in small open fermenters with twice daily gentle pigeage. The Mataro was given a brief cold soak before pre-ferment to encourage the extraction of fruit character over tannin. 10% of whole bunches were included with the Grenache. Wines were basket-pressed and matured for 9 months in a combination of neutral French oak puncheons and stainless steel prior to filtration and bottling in February 2022.