Our 2018 vintage for shiraz was typical, a bit like 2016, though our flavours in the vineyard were much better. The fruit at harvest had really great flavours at a slightly lower sugar level. Harvest was around two weeks earlier than usual, with warm dry conditions meaning the fruit entered the winery in tiptop condition. The shiraz grapes were fermented in small batches with a mix of hand plunging and pump overs. On completion of fermentation it was moved to French oak barrels for almost 18 months. The flavours of the wine in barrel showed much promise. A tasting of all barrels in July 2019 deemed that some additional time in barrel would be beneficial. The barrels were decanted in November and the wine bottled.
Our 2018 Syrah abounds with flavours of cranberry, red currant, with a hint of all spice, and a petite violet fragrance. Balanced tannin lead a smooth full mouthfeel & extended palette. Food matches include all red meats, cheese and cold meat platters and berry deserts. This is an excellent wine for current drinking and careful cellaring will only improve this wonderful Syrah.
Awarded Silver Medal at the 2020 Australian & New Zealand Boutique Wine Show
