2022 Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Syrah

Bruce Dukes with another Syrah smash hit. Great value!
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Top value Syrah here from Bruce Dukes.

The man has a way with Syrah from Margaret River. Where many struggle with the variety from this region, Bruce has a sensitivity to the grape and knows how to make it sing.

His latest release of his entry-level Discovery Syrah is right on point.

Silky, slinky, vibrant Syrah at a great price. This is top value from a class act winemaker.

92 points
"Fragrant aromas of blue and black fruits - blueberry, blackberry, black plums - fuse with violet florals and some deeper liquorice notes in this cooler, maritime climate Syrah version of Shiraz. A vanilla bean note from oak adds richness, the wine is supple and ripe, and although 14% alcohol hides it well within a medium-bodied and quite elegant frame. The tannins are plush and ripe too, and with a juicy fruit-filled finish, this excellent value wine is poised for ideal drinking throughout summer – perhaps slightly chilled - and into the cooler months."
- Mel Moore (Wine Pilot)

92 points - "Fragrant aromas of blue and black fruits - blueberry, blackberry, black plums - fuse with violet florals and some deeper liquorice notes in this cooler, maritime climate Syrah version of Shiraz. A vanilla bean note from oak adds richness, the wine is supple and ripe, and although 14% alcohol hides it well within a medium-bodied and quite elegant frame. The tannins are plush and ripe too, and with a juicy fruit-filled finish, this excellent value wine is poised for ideal drinking throughout summer – perhaps slightly chilled - and into the cooler months." - Mel Moore (Wine Pilot)

92 points - "This Syrah has the most luminous depth of purple in the glass, its hypnotic. Exotic spice wafts swirl up to your nose, cardamom, white pepper and black cherry intensity. More an understated, medium bodied style with compact cherry ripe tannins and slurpy acid – all juicy and vibrant, where the hint of leaf keeps things fresh juicy. Classy Syrah." - Anette Lacey MW (Wine Pilot)

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    Nigel C.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Amazing Syrah from the West

    Everything I have had from Domaine Naturaliste is gold! The Discovery Syrah was an absolute delight to drink.

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    James S.
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    5 years ago
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    2021 Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Syrah
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Margaret River delivers again

    Excellent value at a little over $20/bottle, extra points for flavour profile an unbeatable bottle in this range, highly recommend.

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It’s old school here with a focus on great fruit, whole berries with no crushing before a cool and open ferment which is gently hand plunged according to need. Post pressing, the cuvee enjoys 10 months maturation sur lie with in seasoned 228 L Burgundian oak casks. Occasional battonage in barrel assists in the development of texture and flavour complexity. The soft tannins of Syrah finding sympathy with the low tannin seasoned French oak and poised succulence. Aromatic and medium tannin density, make this engaging.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Shiraz
Region Margaret River
Australian State WA
Reviewed By Wine Pilot
Critic Score 92
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
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Domaine Naturaliste

Domaine Naturaliste is a Margaret River producer to keep an eye out for.

Named James Halliday's Best Value Winery for 2020, owner/winemaker Bruce Dukes has a wealth of winemaking experience both here and abroad, including a stint at Francis Ford Coppola's iconic Niebaum Coppola winery in the Napa Valley.

His wines are made from traditional Margaret River varieties with a focus on premium Chardonnay and Cabernet that rival the best of the region.

From the top-shelf premium range to the excellent 'daily drinking' wines, everything made by the hands of Bruce is outstanding value for money!

Winemaker Bruce Dukes Margaret River, WA Domaine Naturaliste

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