Description / Reviews
"Parcels of Syrah clones SARDI-7 and PT23 were fermented separately with small inclusions of whole berry and whole cluster. Matured for 9 months in 500L French oak puncheons (25% new) with minimal intervention prior to bottling. Inky purple, notes of blackberry, white pepper and violet. An intense and alluring expression of cool climate Syrah, bold yet precise with exotic spice, supported by fine-grained tannins." - Liam McElhinney, Winemaker, OSSA
"A vibrant purple red in the glass. Lifted and heady aromas of blueberry, sarsaparilla, clove, dried herbs, Asian spice and an enticing bunchy funk. Fresh, crunchy, bright and punchy in flavour. Full of blue fruits, sweet spice, nutty oak and a wild, brambly exotic-ness. The tannins are shapely, firm and savoury and the acidity brings plenty of snap and crackle to the finish. A lovely example of a cooler climate, mid-weighted shiraz" - 96 Points, Aaron Brasher, The Real Review
"A really impressive East Coast syrah that shows bright plum and forest fruits, daubed with fine spice, white and black pepper, pan juices, violets, gingerbread, olive tapenade, roasting meats, licorice and earth. Harmonious and elegant with a lithe, finely-honed palate, powdered, granitic tannins, bright acidity and a pitch perfect composition and travel. Finishes long and bright." - 96 Points, Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
