This wine consistently delivers the bold, spicy character that Clare Valley does so well, blending the region’s plush, dark‑fruited Shiraz with the structure, earthiness and savoury lift of Mataro. The combination leans into Clare’s warm days and cool evenings, giving the wine ripe black fruit, floral top notes, hints of aniseed and spice, and a subtle earthy undertone that adds depth without heaviness. Mataro brings definition and texture, firming the palate and adding a savoury edge, while Shiraz provides generosity and mid‑palate weight. The result is a consistently vibrant, medium‑to‑full bodied blend with fine tannins, good length and a touch of playful energy that fits squarely within Claymore’s music‑inspired style.
2021
“I love this wine. It is a vibrant and punchy shiraz that’s been dusted with some nice rustic mataro, to create a beautiful expression of the blend. It already shows a degree of complexity.” 93 points, Top 100, Ray Jordan
“A cracking Shiraz Mataro blend from the Clare Valley, from a superb vintage, celebrating The Who’s famous song, ‘Who Are You?’ Deep garnet colour here, the nose offers notes of aniseed, soy, warm earth, black fruits, cloves, mulberries and mushrooms. Good concentration of flavours, this is a wine with serious length, and firm tannins. The palate sees the black fruits and mushrooms begin to dominate. Enjoy over the next six to eight years. “ 92 points, Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
