The aim with this wine has been to make a classic styled Syrah leaning more towards its European heritage. White pepper, violets, mulberry and smoky vanilla notes on the nose are backed up by a bracing freshness and dry, ripe tannins on the palate.
Platter Guide 2015: 4 Star Platter90 points: eRobert Parker Platinum: SAWi 2015 Gold: Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards
ageing : A smoky, complex meat and spice character gives a long aftertaste that shows the promise of at least 5 to 8 years ageing before this wine reaches its optimum drinkability.
Mid-February to March 2013 in batches.
Bunches hand sorted and de-stemmed. In some tanks 5% stems added back to ferment. Fermentation in 6000 litre tanks. 3-4 pump-overs per day. 2 weeks maceration on skins. Malolactic fermentation in barrel. Maturation period, 14 months in 225 and 300 litre barrels.
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