"Distinct tones of smoky bacon, black pepper, blackcurrant and violets promise a palate which does not disappoint, with chocolate, sweet plum and spice. Well-structured tannins and a soft, rounded body will make this wine a perfect accompaniment with steak. "

"Incredible stuff. Very deep coloured. Intense, pure blackberry and blackcurrant nose complemented by spicy, meaty, earthy notes, as well as a hint of olive and tar. The palate is earthy and dense with plenty of structure, but also lots of blackberry and plum fruit. There's lovely fresh acidity. Just a tiny trace of that Chilean rubbery greenness, but overall this is a really serious effort and I'll be buying some more with a view to seeing how it ages over the medium term."

"A class act in anyone’s book, Matetic, since the 2004 vintage, has blazed a trail for fine cool climate syrah in the northern Rhône mould and this vintage doesn’t disappoint with its aromatic cracked pepper fragrance and spicy blackberry richness enhanced by supple tannins."