Andrew became a big fan of blending Mataro in with Shiraz while working in France.  Mataro is a dark and brooding varietal and when blended with Shiraz produces a   distinctively masculine element to the wine. Benno is aged 24 months in American oak barrels. A full bodied, rich and robust wine with a hint of exotic spice and a lingering finish crafted to honour Andrew’s great, great grandfather.

Varietal Composition 51% Shiraz 49% Mataro

Aging 22 months in new & old American

Awards & Accolades
2008 BENNO James Halliday Wine Companion 2011 93 pts
2007 BENNO James Halliday Wine Companion 2011 93 pts
2006 BENNO Decanter World Wine Awards 2010 GOLD
2006 BENNO The Penguin good Australian Wine Guide 2010 Nick Stock 94pts
2006 BENNO Australia Winefront Magazine 2009 93+pts
2006 BENNO James Halliday Wine Companion 2011 96 pts
2005 BENNO James Halliday Wine Companion 2009 94 pts
2004 BENNO James Halliday Wine Companion 2009 92 pts
2004 BENNO Sydney International Wine Competition 2008 Top 100 Blue Gold
2003 BENNO USA Critics Challenge International Wine Competition 2007 Critics Gold
1 additional award from various wine competitions