Nose
Raspberries and blueberries jump out of the glass with a hint of black pepper.
Palate
Medium-bodied, rounded, generous, inky, & energetic. Lifted, expressive aromatics of deep rich fruit notes are coupled with a suggestion of sherbet confectionary. A lick of whole-bunch tannin ties the palate together on a long finish
Growing Conditions
A wet winter & spring impacted fruit set, leading to reduced yields. Yet, 2022 was an outstanding vintage. Warm, dry conditions in summer & autumn provided exceptional growing & ripening conditions. Bird pressure was greatly reduced due to strong flowering of native flora. Remarkable quality
Harvest
The fruit was harvested on 19th March 2022 at 12.8° Bé from a single block of 15-year-old PT15 clone vines
Bottling
Bottled December 2022
Winemaking
Fermented in a static fermenter & pumped over two – three times a day, spending six days on skins, then pressed off early to retain fruitfulness & generosity. 33% of this Syrah underwent carbonic maceration for 14 days. This portion provides bright fruit, a floral lift, & a light stalk character. Unfined & vegan friendly
Aging
Barrel maturation for seven months in neutral, large format French oak
Appearance
Vibrant deep purple
Food Pairing
Italian bean casserole or Margaret River venison tenderloin with Porcini mushrooms, served with polenta & a root vegetable salad
