2023 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
92 pts Ray Jordan "Vibrant fruit on the nose sprinkled with spices and carrying a lovely savoury element. The medium-bodied palate has plenty with its supple structure and fine oak and tannin combination supporting a healthy layer of generous fruit. Elegant and stylish."
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 2022 to 2023 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 ultrafine 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
29th March 2023