Ben Murray Barossa Mataro 2023 from Ben Murray Wines in the Barossa Valley is a savoury, character‑driven red that shows the grape’s wild, meaty personality with a clearly Barossan fingerprint. This Ben Murray Barossa Mataro 2023 is a brilliant option if you like your reds earthy, spicy and a bit untamed.

While detailed tasting notes are still emerging, you can expect dark plum and blackberry at the core, wrapped in earthy, gamey notes, dried herbs and warm spice, with a subtle lick of oak adding shape rather than sweetness. The Barossa Mataro 2023 should sit medium‑to‑full bodied, with firm, savoury tannins, a dry finish and enough structure to handle rich food and a few years in the cellar.

This Barossa Mataro is a natural alongside slow‑cooked lamb shoulder, smokey BBQ ribs, chorizo and bean stew, grilled snags or a roast vegetable and olive tray bake. It will also do the job beautifully with charcuterie, hard cheeses and hearty weeknight casseroles, giving you that rustic Barossa edge without needing to spend a fortune.