Kaurna Country Syrah (McLaren Vale, SA) 2022

    $45.00

    TASTING NOTES

    Harvest:
    Handpicked, early morning

    Fermentation:
    Partially de-stemmed, 10% whole bunch retained the rest as whole berry. Wild yeast fermentation for 10 days.

    Ageing:
    Post fermentation the Syrah was pressed off skins and transferred to a combination of 2nd and 3rd use French oak puncheons and hogsheads for 16 months. A deliberate use of a gentle French oak regime allows the fruit and vineyard characters to be showcased.

    Aroma:
    An aromatic nose of blueberries, dark cherry fruits, floral and spice notes.

    Taste:
    Medium to full bodied, blueberry, plum and dark cherry fruits burst onto the palate. Vibrant fruit combines with notes of red flowers, cacao and layers of cooking spice. The hallmark sandy/biscuity tannins of Blewitt Spring linger on the palate.

    Cellaring:
    8-10 years in the right cellaring conditions

    Lisa Cardelli, Wine Pilot – 96Pts:

    “Crushed black pepper, blue violets, preserved blueberries, mulberries, black plums, dark chocolate (the type that goes from 85% and above), infused cloves, Chinese black tea leaves, black liquorice. There is a level of detail, focus and purity of fruit across those wines. Again, with this Blewitt Spring Syrah the palate doesn’t lose a bit and despite showing a generous side, it’s well balance by a vibrant acidity that makes me salivate for another glass. A fine, succulent Syrah indeed.

    The naysayers might think that I’ve been captured by the story behind those labels, by as a wine lover I’m just saying what I see without my tick prescription glasses.”

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    Description

    VINTAGE 2022
    Good winter rains, a prevailing mild and dry summer. An excellent vintage.

    MUNDA (LAND/TERROIR)
    Ancient beach sands left inland tens of thousands of years ago as the sea subsided.

    HARVEST
    Handpicked mid March.

    FERMENTATION
    Partially de-stemmed, 10% whole bunch retained the rest as whole berry. Wild yeast fermentation for 10 days.

    AGEING
    Post fermentation pressed off skins and transferred to a combination of 2nd and 3rd use French oak puncheons and hogsheads for 16 months.

    AROMA
    An aromatic nose of blueberries, dark cherry fruits, floral and spice notes.

    TASTE
    Medium to full bodied, blueberry, plum and dark cherry fruits burst onto the palate. Vibrant fruit combines with notes of red flowers, cacao and layers of cooking spice. The hallmark sandy/biscuity tannins of Blewitt Spring linger on the palate.

    CELLARING
    8-10 years in the right cellaring conditions.

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