Tar & Roses is a project that spans two continents, Australia and Europe. In Australia, wines are made from fruit sourced from central Victoria, specifically Heathcote and the Alpine Valley. The European wine, a Garnacha (aka Grenache) based blend is fashioned in the rocking outcrops of Priorat, the revitalised region located inland south-west of Barcelona.
Tar & Roses is a partnership of industry stalwart and former Mitchelton winemaker Don Lewis and Narelle King. All of the wines bottled under the Tar & Roses use the so-called non-traditional varieties, including Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo.
Miro is a typical Priorat blend of Garnacha and Cariñena (Carignan), fleshed out with Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Like many of the wines produced in über fashionable Priorat, it is not a shy and retiring type. It delivers a full throttle assault of ultra-ripe chocolate and dusty herb laden fruit. It is a wine that will divide tastes, and is most certainly not for those of a subtle persuasion. That said, there is a good amount to enjoy here, especially on a cold winter’s day with a hearty braised meat dish.
Producer: Tar & Roses
Variety: Grenache et al
Vintage: 2006
Region: Priorat, Spain
ABV: 15.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $50.00
Date tasted: 12 August 2012
Tasting Note:
Deep crimson. Meaty, slightly burnt nose, dark chocolate, wild herbs, tar. Full bodied, rich and powerful, weighty, savoury, quite meaty in character. Quite warming on the finish. Flirts with but just avoids excess. A brooding monster for those who like power.
Score: 15.5/20
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