2022 Rachis Syrah
Spicy perfumes | Subtle French oak
$39.00
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Margaret River Syrah is noteworthy because of its fragrance and attractiveness in its youth. A rachis (Latin botanical term) is the stalk to which the individual berries are attached to. This cuvee is so named because of the inclusion of 1/3 whole bunches (rachis) in the cuvee. The rachis contributes perfumes, tannin and flavours additional to the grapes.
AWARDS
95pts Halliday Wine Companion "There's so much power and intensity of flavour, it's hard to know where to start. OK, how about the fabulous ruby-purple hue first, then the florals baking spices, pepper and charry oak aromas, all flowing onto the full-bodied palate. Lots of poppy, brighty fruit, especially plums and berries, an intriguing ferrous note in the meix, with tannins aplenty." Jane Faulkner
Gold, 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards, London "Oozing prowess and decadence with its captivating dark berry and plum fruit and superb spicy, peppery infusion. Firm and meaty with a lengthy granite finish."
94pts Gary Walsh, Winefront "Blue and black fruit, lots of spice, pepper and grilled meat, a smoky tea-like aromatic, dried roses. It’s medium-bodied, the flesh and richness of the vintage is on show here, dry and meaty, but with some raspberry sauce richness, something of a sappy/amaro finish of good length."
ALCOHOL
14.0% by Vol | 8.3 Standard Drinks
FOOD MATCHING
Lamb chops grilled on an open flame | rich pasta dishes | aged deli meats
GROWING SEASON
The 2021 to 2022 growing season in Margaret River was one of the highlights in my 33 years of winemaking. Gentle and sustained sunny days provided fruit characterized by intense aromatics, coating natural acidity, and ultra-fine tannin and tension.
VARIETY
Pure Syrah (Shiraz)
WINEMAKING
Whole bunches, whole berries, long cool ferment, gentle cap management.
MATURATION
12 months sur lie in 1/3 new 500L French oak puncheons.
CELLARING POTENTIAL
Up to 10 years, but delicious in youth
HARVESTED
24th March 2022