Thiss wine is 94% Syrah with 4% Viognier and 2% Mourvèdre. 20% whole bunches are included, carefully sourced from among two blocks where the stems turn yellow early. The perfume from these leaps out of the glass and the tannins give a sense of width, with gentle chewiness. 45% of the blend is from the 1988-planted winery block. 49% is 470 clone which brings more complexity and another dimension to the tannin profile. The 470 also reaches perfect ripeness at slightly lower sugar levels, which serves the restrained balance of this wine. Mourvèdre and Viognier add complexity of flavour and texture while Syrah remains the hero.
"What a stunning nose of violets, pepper, dried thyme and forest berries. The combination of freshness, focused fine tannins and concentration on the medium-bodied palate is no less exciting. An extremely long, pure and straight finish with great energy, plus a crushed rock and wild herb character that makes you feel glad to be alive." 96pts | Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com
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