This wine is bright ruby in colour, with complex aromas of ripe blue plum, blueberry, raspberry and violets. There are notes of charcuterie, nutmeg and black pepper, with undertones of lemongrass and turmeric. A rich and supple medium-bodied palate with flavours of raspberry and baked plum. Fine-grained tannins complement the long, polished finish.

"The Johann's Garden has, over the years, become a refined rendition of this much-loved blend. In 2022, it is 79% grenache and 21% mataro, grown in the Barossa Valley. It's awash with ripe raspberry, wild strawberry and red cherry tones, dotted with fine spice, rosehip, rust, vanilla bean, ginger cake, earth and violets. Graceful and nicely poised with pristine raspberry and red fruit notes, fine, lacy acidity and a real sense of detailed and considered regional architecture." 95pts Dave Brookes Halliday Wine Companion