Tait Family Winery 'The Wild Ride' Red Blend, Barossa Valley, Australia

Experience the 2019 Tait Wines The Wild Ride, a bold blend of Shiraz, Grenache, and Mataro from Australia's Barossa Valley. This wine captures the adventurous spirit of its creators, blending deep tradition with modern flair. The Wild Ride exemplifies the vibrant character and robust intensity of its renowned region, promising a dynamic and engaging tasting experience.

Product Details:

• Assemblage: 40% Shiraz, 40% Grenache, 20% Mataro
• Alcohol: 15.5%
• Acidity: 6.15 g/L
• pH: 3.38
• Residual Sugar: 0.7 g/L
• Vine Age: 20–80 years
• Aging: 18 months in a mix of older French and American oak, followed by 6 months’ integration in barrel
• Production Method: Basket pressed, unfiltered, unfined
• Winemaker: Bruno Tait
• Certifications: Vegan friendly, sustainable

Sensory Description:

The Wild Ride pours a deep cherry red in the glass. Aromas of ripe mulberry, rosemary, earth, and spice rise immediately, layered with subtle vanilla from its time in oak. The palate is generous and richly textured, offering ripe black and red fruits with impressive concentration. Velvety tannins frame the fruit, while a lingering finish reveals spice and savory undertones. Despite its bold character, the wine maintains balance, showing both intensity and finesse.

Winemaker's Background:

Founded in the southern Barossa Valley, Tait Wines is family-run and celebrated for producing powerful, expressive wines that reflect the region’s character. Winemaker Bruno Tait first rose to prominence with “The Ball Buster,” and The Wild Ride followed as a more ethereal counterpoint. Inspired by one of Bruno’s reflective motorcycle journeys, the wine evolved into a finely tuned Shiraz-Grenache-Mataro blend, standing proudly among the region’s most respected GSM traditions while offering its own unique signature.

Serving Suggestions:

Best enjoyed at 16–18 °C after a brief decant, The Wild Ride pairs beautifully with hearty fare such as roasted lamb, char-grilled steaks, game meats, and rich vegetarian dishes like lentil moussaka or mushroom ragù. Its fruit-forward richness also complements aged hard cheeses.

The 2019 Tait Wines The Wild Ride is both a tribute to Barossa’s heritage and a wine of personality and daring, offering layers of bold fruit, velvety texture, and the spirit of adventure in every glass.