Mataro Resurgence Australia’s wine scene is an intricate tale of perseverance and revival. The Wine Australia National Vintage Report 2023 shows variances on a midsummer day. It is a vintage story that echoes the murmurs of generations past yet demonstrates how vivid the present is.
The 2023 winegrape production was the lowest in a generation, shockingly. A 26% decline below the decade’s average casts a shadow over vineyards worldwide. This decline affected most types, but reds more than whites.
One person defied farm fortunes. Mataro (Mourvèdre and Monastrell) was an obstinate outlier. It fell but grew steadily in Australia’s top three producing regions: the Riverland, Barossa Valley, and McLaren Vale.
Mataro has been part of Australia’s winemaking history since James Busby introduced it in 1832. The top three places make up more than 80% of Mataro’s soul.
Historical pieces form a complicated fabric in Barossa Valley, where time seems to stand still. Johan Friedrich Koch planted the Barossa’s earliest Mourvèdre grapes in 1853. The Old Garden Vineyard’s eight uncommon rows, preserved with respect, tell stories from the past.
Mataro’s tale of change will live on. Before the 1950s, it was the star of fortified wines and played in the customary chalice. The music worked well with table wines and added depth, although it faded during Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon’s peak. When the 21st century ended, Mataro’s revival was fueled by GSM blends and the shifting tastes of discerning aficionados.
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As export numbers danced, Mataro’s advice was heard worldwide. A growth symphony ended the year. Despite the general decline, Mataro’s volume rose 38%. Mataro’s new beat reverberated back home, where Grenache blends gained popularity and value.
Max Allen, a wine storyteller, says Mataro is coming back. The old vines’ twisted roots produce “fabulously wild, characterful, deep, and robust red wine.” Domestic sales of Mataro/Mourvèdre wines rose 55% in volume and 34% in value, creating an artistic story on IRI MarketEdge.
Mataro’s resurgence echoes as this wine journey ends. Custom and invention can build something fresh. The vines and barrels honor the heart’s dedication and nature and care’s endless dance