Description
This instantly approachable Syrah impresses with its dense, dark-red colour that leads to a bright and immediately inviting nose, exhibiting the classic cool-climate varietal spice and dark berry fruit aromas. A vibrant and energetic Syrah, complex, balanced and seamless on the palate with fine structure and texture, and finishes with a firm yet gentle tannin presence in the finish.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
Vineyard
cool climate Syrah
Vinification
Grapes sourced from Fromm Vineyard (83%) and Clayvin Vineyard (17%). No herbicides, pesticides or systemic fungicides used. Only approved natural fertiliser applied. Both vineyards certified organic (BioGro).
Maturation
Hand-picked between the 8th and 16th of April and co-fermented on “wild” yeast with 3% Viognier, retaining a high portion of whole berries. 13 to 18 days total time on sinks. Matured for 24 months in mainly used French oak barrels. One very light filtration prior bottling.