Syrah 2025

HARVEST
Grapes were carefully selected from low-yielding vines growing on the higher slopes of our estate, harvested on 11 March 2025. Two cool-climate clones, R6WV28 and 2626, were combined to maximise the complexity and potential of the finished wine, with 20% of the fruit hand-picked.

WINEMAKING
The bunches were destemmed and fermented as whole berries. Fermentation took place over 10 days, followed by a further 10 days on skins post-fermentation to build depth, colour and structure. After gentle pressing, the wine was racked to small French oak barrels and matured for approximately nine months, allowing the fruit, oak and tannins to integrate beautifully.

CHARACTER
A full-bodied and aromatic wine with a deep violet colour and an expressive, fruit-driven nose. Rich flavours of stewed blackberry, dark cherry and blackcurrant lead into a fresh hint of star anise on the mid-palate. The wine finishes with layers of espresso and subtle cigar-box characters.

Refined and beautifully layered, this Syrah combines generous dark fruit with freshness and finely integrated tannins, resulting in a wine of elegance, depth and balance.

RELEASE DATE

May 2026

ALCOHOL

13.5% alc/vol

SCREW CAP

Sealed under screw cap to preserve freshness, vibrancy and longevity.