2023 Syrahmi Grenache

95 pts
A straight-shooting, whole-bunch Grenache from red Cambrian soils, made with zero fluff and a sharp sense of place. Ask ChatGPT

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Description

Adam Foster believes ion Heathcote Grenache, and with this lovely wine you can certainly see why.

The fruit for this comes off the Humis vineyard in Colbinabbin, grown on classic red Cambrian soils. It’s 60% whole bunch, wild fermented, raised in old oak and bottled without fining or filtration — no additions, no new wood, just pure vineyard expression.

The nose is red fruited and savoury — think raspberry, plum skin, dried herbs and a touch of crushed flowers. It’s mid-weight and fresh, with light tannin and bright acid keeping things taut. There’s a bit of stem in the mix, giving it shape and a light spice without taking over.

It’s not trying to be polished or pushed — just a straight-up, thoughtfully made Grenache that reflects where it’s from and how it was handled. You can drink it now, slightly chilled if you like, or let it stretch out over a long afternoon with food.

95 points
"Full bodied and concentrated flavour, very intense and driving long, the tannins fine and persuasive and well harmonised with the entirety of the wine. Long, long carry. A very smart grenache indeed."
- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

93 points
"This is a serious Grenache and yet it’s joyous and approachable... It will cellar. But it is indeed delicious right now too."
- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

95 points - "Medium depth of ruby to brick-red colour showing forward development. Attractively perfumed but quite vegetal aromas of plum-skins and freshly cut herbs, raspberry and spice varietal notes as well. Full bodied and concentrated flavour, very intense and driving long, the tannins fine and persuasive and well harmonised with the entirety of the wine. Long, long carry. A very smart grenache indeed." - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

93 points - "This is a serious Grenache and yet it’s joyous and approachable. It tastes of both red and black licorice, red cherry, woodsy spice, ironstone and orange rind, and while the fruit is up-and-about there’s also a good rake of tannin through the back palate. It will cellar. But it is indeed delicious right ow too." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

Colour can be deceptive, Pinot like. It’s all about the lifted perfume and sweet scents of wild raspberries and cherry.
Luscious, unctuously textured fresh fruits, cherry ripe and baked red earth of classic Heathcote soil, think spent shotgun cartridge.
Medium bodied with good glycerin mouth feel and fresh thyme. Soft velvety texture, very fine and long tannin (50% whole bunch) with sweet mid palate of dried red earth, raspberry and spice.
Ageing: 10+ years

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Grenache
Country Australia
Region Heathcote
Australian State VIC
Reviewed By The Wine Front
The Real Review
Critic Score 95
93
Alcohol 14.5%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

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