Mayford Ovens Crossing 2021 – 94 points

Essentially a blend of cabernet (sauvignon) and tempranillo though I believe that there’s some malbec included in this release.

If you’re into the cellaring of wine, and you enjoy traditional Australian red styles, then this wine is money in the bank. The tempranillo aspect may not be so traditional, granted, but the bold style of this wine, and the bold framework of tannin, and the polish, and indeed the freshness, all point to a red wine of power, purpose and poise. The fruit here is excellent. The oak, while fractionally assertive at present, ties it all together admirably. And the tannin has some real flex to it. Once the oak settles this will rate higher still.

Rated : 94+ Points
Tasted : Jun24
Alcohol : 13.9%
Price : $55
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2027 – 2035+

Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front, June 2024