RACHIS SYRAH
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.
2018
Trophy, 2020 International Wine Challenge, London
Trophy, Margaret River Wine Show
96 & Gold International Wine Challenge, London - “Rich and savoury palate, real and pure density with a ripe concentration of deep blackberry fruit and undried peppercorn on the finish. Will age well.” Nick Adams MW.
95 Halliday
94 Gary Walsh, Winefront
2017
94 James Halliday "This aromatic, medium-bodied wine could only be shiraz."
2016
Trophy, Margaret River Wine Show
95 James Halliday
Gold, Sydney International Wine Show 20182015
97 James Halliday “An immaculately crafted syrah, it is elegant, perfectly balanced, fragrant very long, absurdly cheap and effortlessly complex….to 2035”.
Trophy, 95 & Gold, Margaret River Wine Show
93 Gary Walsh, Winefront “..floral perfume, spice, ripe raspberry and blackcurrant..”
2014
Trophy, 95 & Gold, Margaret River Wine Show
94 Jordan “An impressive example of Margaret River Shiraz…beautiful.”94 Gary Walsh, Winefront