As soon as you take a sip, it's apparent why this is named 'Syrah' and not 'Shiraz:' it has a freshness and finesse that is far more closely allied to the Rhône valley than to the Barossa or McLaren Vale. With an impressively glass-staining black colour, it has glorious, soaring, damson and loganberry fruit, a sprinkling of Chinese five spice, and fine marzipan and cherry kernel notes. Adding substance to the fruit and spice character, there is a certain juicy rare steak quality to it - un vrai Syrah! On the palate it shows superb, super-silky, sensuous smoothness that at first disguises its downright depth and density. As with the other Swinney wines, it's full of freshness, sophistication, beautiful balance and persistence on the palate. There is a tiny hint of oak character, so skillfully integrated that you scarcely notice.
Frankland River Syrah
Swinney
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Press Review
" The 2021 Syrah is a haunting, glowing crimson in the glass. I love the tannins here—they're so good that they compel me to look beyond the fruit and to the structure, which is a rare occurrence. There are notes of pink peppercorns and Sichuan peppercorn, and the fruit has purity, clarity and a supple flow through the mouth. The tension through the finish makes this wine a superb example of Australian Syrah. It is mineral and structured, devoid of heavy oak impact and layered with ductile tannins, supple fruit and spice. This was made with 100% Syrah, with a small percentage of whole bunch (22%) and 8% new oak. "We buy a new barrel each year, and this is where it goes," says winemaker Rob Mann. The Swinney Syrah includes some of the new clonal material in the vineyard. Planted in the Powderbark vineyard is the WA Selection—originated from Houghton. This gives the texture (and is what goes into the Farvie Syrah). Drink 2023-2043. "
Winemaking
Fruit hand-picked from 21-year-old Syrah vines, sorted and crushed into small open-top fermenters. 5% whole bunches, wild fermentation for structure, texture, and opulent spice. 2 weeks on skins, pressed to fine French oak (40% new). Aged 14 months before bottling. Crafted with minimal sulphites and gentle filtration, capturing Syrah's essence
Our Expert Food Recommendation
The list can become endless with matching wonderly balenced dishes with Syrah. One dish that always works well is Beef Brasato with Pappardelle, a dish that works well with either braised Beef or Oxtail.
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryAustralia
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StyleDry
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ClosureScrew cap
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SKUH3376121
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Alcohol %14%
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GrapeSyrah-Shiraz
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Unit Volume75cl