Nietschke Harry Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2022

TASTING NOTES The 2022 Nietschke Harry GSM displays an alluring, bright ruby red colour. Its aromatic profile is abundant with delightful notes, featuring dark rose florals, sweet raspberry, musk, and complemented by hints of cinnamon spice and glacé fruits. The palate unveils a medium-bodied experience, bursting with succulent red fruits. The flavours are rich and mouth-filling, with the Grenache, Shiraz, and Mataro components harmoniously integrated. Soft, refined tannins provide an elegant framework for the opulent fruit. The finish lingers impressively, culminating in a highly stylish, approachable, and flavourful wine. For the optimal experience, it is recommended to enjoy the Nietschke Harry GSM either now or within the next 5 years.

Growing Season
The 2022 vintage was excellent. Winter was significantly wetter than average getting the vines
off to a brilliant start leading into Spring which was cool with median rainfall. Summer was mild
and dry apart from rain on the last day. Autumn remained mild with generally perfect mid-20s
weather combined with cool nights ensuring steady even ripening across all varieties. The 2022
yields were good, and the quality is great, a classic Barossa vintage displaying rich flavours with
fine balance.
VINEYARD
Nietschke Harry GSM utilises select Grenache (40%), Shiraz (31%) and Mataro (29%) blocks
across the North Western Barossa, including many old vines, to make this classic Barossa blend.
Soil is shallow, sandy loam over superb deep red clay.
WINEMAKING
The Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro grapes were harvested in numerous lots from mid March to
late April. Following fermentation for 7 to 12 days on skins in open top fermenters with hand
pump-overs twice daily, the grapes were pressed and the wine was aged in hogshead barrels for
eighteen months. Only seasoned French and American barrels were used to preserve the bright
fruit characters.