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Reviews
"Planted in 1853, these ungrafted (own roots) mourvèdre vines are believed to be among the oldest – if not, the oldest – on earth. As such, winemaking to a large degree walks a delicate path, successfully as it turns out. The complexity and beauty of old vine fruit is well-sustained and enhanced in this lovely wine which hints of the land where it is grown. Violet, lavender florals with flashes of pepper, sage, fennel and oregano gather on the palate around a centrepiece of ripe plum, wild raspberry and bramble. It is nicely enhanced by background chocolate and vanillin oak and earthy herbals. Mourvèdre spices are at the top of their game, so engaging and fresh. Nicely sustained to the finish. Lovely. 96 Points." - Jeni Port, Wine Pilot
"Textural, well composed and velvety, this mourvèdre shows blueberries, spiced berries, cinnamon, flowers and wild herbs on the nose. Medium-bodied with melty tannins. A dense core of fruit mingles with the spices and velvety texture. Linear, with a long, flavorful and peppery finish. Drink or hold. 95 Points." - Jamessuckling.com
“Deep, dark colour with a good tint of purple; the bouquet very smoky/charry timbery—with a guaiacol-like nuance. The palate is full-bodied and firm and very drying, with strong preserved-plum, black pepper and tarry/charry flavours, and a powerful presence. A very concentrated wine, with bitumen and ironstone touches and ample drying tannins. It's loaded with character and individuality. 95 Points." - Huon Hooke, The Real Review
"The Old Garden Vineyard, planted in the Barossa back in 1853, is home to the oldest Mourvèdre vines on the planet. Ungrafted and pre-phylloxera, the Koch family have tended to these precious gems for coming up on a couple of centuries. There are just eight rows of this treasure in existence. Vinification saw the use of 100% whole bunches and maturation was for a year and a half in new French oak barriques. Under cork. An opaque maroon, this release is very much in the savoury style, with aromas weaving through notes of animal skins, dried herbs, beefstock, chocolate, coffee grinds, earthy notes, bay leaves, soy and cocoa powder. Supple in texture with very fine tannins, there is a line of good acidity and the wine should provide pleasure over the next ten years. 93 Points." - Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot