Utopos MSG 2019

The seemingly unobtainable obtained. Straddling the bounds of Marananga and Greenock. A Barossan Utopia - Kym Teusner, Winemaker 

The 2019 vintage of the MSG blend from Utopos was open fermented as separate parcels and blended post barrel maturation. Selective machine harvested. Then transferred direct to open fermenter. 7 day cold soak and 5-7 day fermentation with cultured yeast acclimatised and added at the end of cold soak. Pumped over twice daily and fermented between 22 and 28 degrees C. Slotted screen bag pressed to tank. Racked off gross lees to barrel after a few days settling for malolactic fermentation. Approximately 40% new French oak (mostly 500-600L puncheons) for around 2 years. Balance being 2nd and 3rd fill French oak.

50/35/15% mataro/shiraz/grenache, from 15–18yo vines. MSG is of course GSM turned on its head. The black fruits and firm, mineral, savoury tannins of mataro are the game here, which could threaten to topple the balance in the hands of mere mortals, but here perfectly in place in the succulent and glossy style of Kym Teusner. A benchmark of this blend, perfectly set off by high-cocoa dark chocolate French oak and impressive acid line. Patience. - Tyson Stelzer, Halliday's Wine Companion, 94 Points

The Finer Details
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - 50% Mataro 25% Shiraz 25% Grenache
Country - Australia
Region - Barossa Valley
Vintage - 2019
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV 14.5%