2018 Mourvedre Old Garden

This hand-tended, bush vine vineyard is thought to be the oldest planting of Mourvèdre on own roots in the world. 2018 was a sensational vintage in the Barossa—the wines across the board have been imbued with vitality, ripeness and intensity. This 2018 Old Garden Mourvèdre is all of that, but there is a tobacco-esque leafiness that ensures levity on the palate. The flavors undulate through the finish long after the wine has gone, showing the concentration and longevity (in every sense) of old vines. This vineyard is a truly remarkable historical landmark that continues to produce fruit to this day. I think it's the texture that makes this great: it is silky, supple and smooth... all the way through the finish.