It has an inherent complexity but it’s also smooth, rich and creamy. It’s true to the ‘syrah’ style but it also delivers flavour in spades. The conclusion: it’s a beautiful wine. Plums, cherries, woody spices, choc-cream and mint. Fine-grained tannin. Harmony. It’s all here.
93+ points, The Wine Front (July 2018)
ADELAIDE HILLS
Located to the east of Adelaide,the Adelaide Hills is part of the Mount Lofty Ranges. Considered a cool-climate region, most vineyards are situated at elevations between 450 to 550 metres. Rainfall is relatively high and spring frosts often pose problems. Hot northerly winds also make bush fires a real threat in the region. Adelaide Hills is a jigsaw of meso-climates, with the best vineyards centred around Piccadilly Valley and Lenswood in protected sites facing north or north-east. Soils are derived from schistic and sedimentary rock; typically well-drained sandy loams over red clay interspersed with schistic gravels. A premium wine-growing region, Adelaide Hills is best known for crisp, lively Sauvignon Blanc and elegant cool climates styles of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz.
