2024 Claymore “Who Are You?” – Blood Plum, Spiced Blackberry, and Rose Petal from the Clare Valley

Mataro is the most charismatic supporting actress in the Australian wine world—versatile, multifaceted, and capable of lending every blend its own unique personality. In the “Who Are You?” Shiraz Mataro 2024, she takes center stage 30% of the time—and, alongside the meaty, fruit-forward Shiraz from the Clare Valley, provides unexpected nuances: savory briar notes, a hint of rose petals, and hints of bacon and aged salami. Together, 70% Shiraz and 30% Mataro create a medium-bodied red wine that is far more complex than it appears at first sip.

With its 2024 vintage, Claymore Wines is sending a clear message about sustainability: The “Who Are You?” is being released for the first time in lightweight glass packaging—a choice made specifically to reduce the environmental footprint of each bottle. “Lighter in your hands to be lighter on the planet” is not just a slogan, but an expression of a conviction that has shaped Claymore’s last 25 years. Bottled in late January 2026, released in March 2026—young and vibrant, yet with the potential to evolve further.

What makes the Claymore “Who Are You?” Shiraz Mataro so special?

Mataro—also known as Mourvèdre or Monastrell—is one of South Australia’s most exciting grape varieties, rare enough to still surprise. Its inclusion in “Who Are You?” sets this wine apart from a classic Clare Valley Shiraz: The savory depth, briar notes, and delicate hints of rose petals lend the blend a complexity rarely found in a medium-bodied red wine. Add to that the decision to use lightweight glass—a genuine step toward a sustainable wine culture. Structured enough for 4–5 years of cellaring, but best enjoyed now: young, lively, and “kicking.”

So, how does the Claymore “Who Are You?” Shiraz Mataro 2024 taste?

In the glass, a vibrant, youthful purple-red—bright and inviting. The nose is immediately seductive: spices and dark berries come to the fore, accompanied by hints of smoked meat, dark stone fruit, blood plum, and plums—an aromatic composition with a genuine element of surprise. On the palate, the wine reveals its medium body: Mataro contributes savory briar notes and a dry spiciness that wonderfully complement the meaty blood plum and dark forest fruits of the Shiraz. The finish is savory and drying, with gently integrated tannins—and the occasional notes of rose petals and bacon from the Mataro give the wine a personality that lingers long in the memory.