Tarrawatta Godswalk 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tarrawatta
Label Name:
 
Godswalk
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
forum/tasting notes report ~93/100; Halliday Wine Companion lists the wine (tasted 24 Jan 2023

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark blackberry, elderberry and cassis with praline, mocha and savory herb notes. Chocolaty mid‑palate, firm grainy tannins, fresh acidity and a long, tight cedar‑infused finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ, Cantonese char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, Malaysian satay.

Production Method
Hand‑picked, de‑stemmed, open ferment with gentle extraction, basket‑pressed; matured in new and seasoned French oak and metissage 300L barrels.

Vineyard Info
Tarrawatta (owned by the Goldin Group) is based at Lindsay Park with mature Ambervale/Eden Valley vines; Craig Isbel leads winemaking for single‑vineyard Tarrawatta releases.