2022 Limited Release Syrah... 96pts (Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion)

Winemaking: Syrah hand picked off mature vines on degraded Basalt soils from Kangaroo Ground - 50% whole bunch ferment and sealed with ‘no touch’ for 20 days then light extraction - 25 days on skins in total. Natural ferment. Pressed to 2yo French puncheons. Minimal sulphur added added prior to bottling. No fining or filtration.

Only 1250 bottles made.

HALLIDAY REVIEW: 96 pts

“Fruit from Kangaroo Ground with 50/50% whole bunches/berries sealed in a stainless pot for 20 days. Matured in seasoned French hogsheads and puncheons with minimal sulphur added before bottling. A deep and gorgeous crimson purple. Darkly fruited, you'll find aromas of potpourri, exotic spices and a little olive tapenade on the nose. A little licorice root and some violets, too. Medium bodied and beautifully balanced, this finishes long with chewy, fine tannins and very bright acidity. As good a Thick as Thieves wine as I can remember tasting.” PHILIP RICH

Alcohol: 12.8% v/v

pH: 3.47

TA: 5.3g/L

Region: Yarra Valley

minimum order 6 bottles - STRAIGHT OR MIXED