Syrah 2017

$40.00 inc. GST

Intense pepper and vanilla aroma, red cherry, plum and cranberry flavours, lively acidity and a dried herb savouriness on the finish. Grippy tannins provide ageing potential. 
Vintage notes
This Syrah is a blend of two different blocks of Shiraz grapes on the property-our grafted Shiraz vines and the vigorously growing vines directly outside the cellar door. The fruit was hand-picked and processed within 12 hours on-site. A 2 day cold soak prior to fermentation and the selection of a cultured yeast ensured maximum colour and flavour extraction. The wine was then gently basket pressed to older French oak barrels and allowed to mature for 16 months. 

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Intense pepper and vanilla aroma, red cherry, plum and cranberry flavours, lively acidity and a dried herb savouriness on the finish. Grippy tannins provide ageing potential. 

Vintage notes

This Syrah is a blend of two different blocks of Shiraz grapes on the property-our grafted Shiraz vines and the vigorously growing vines directly outside the cellar door. The fruit was hand-picked and processed within 12 hours on-site. A 2 day cold soak prior to fermentation and the selection of a cultured yeast ensured maximum colour and flavour extraction. The wine was then gently basket pressed to older French oak barrels and allowed to mature for 16 months. 


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12-pack: $40.00 / bottle

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Mixed 6 pack: $32.00

Red Wine 6 pack: $32.00

White Wine 6 pack: $32.00

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2032

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