Wine Spectator - 92
Wine Enthusiast - 90
Winemakers - Andrew Spinaze, Mark Richardson and Chris Tyrrell
Vintage - 2016
Variety - 100% Shiraz
Appellation - Heathcote, Australia
Vineyard - Heathcote Vineyard
Alcohol - 14.9%
Barrel Regimen - Fermented in open topped vessels, 20 days on skins with a high percentage of whole cluster Aged in 20% new French oak Barriques to add roundness lift and structure.
Tasting Notes- Full bodied style showing intense black plum aromas balanced by white pepper, mineral/slate tannins mix with spicy French oak to support and guide the volume of fruit. Dark chocolate ripe mulberry and plumb linger on the finish.
A rich, powerful, and sometimes meaty red wine that originated in the Rhône Valley of France. Syrah is the most planted grape of Australia, where they call it Shiraz. In 1999, Syrah was found to be the offspring of two obscure grapes from southeastern France, Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche. Syrah is increasingly popular in California where it is produced across the state but most notably on the central coast. It thrives in both warm and cool climates. Producing very different styles in each climate. Syrah can have both a meaty and vegetal quality making it very versatile for food pairing.
