VINEYARD: Malakoff Estate, Landsborough, Victorian Pyrenees
WINEMAKING: Single vineyard wine from the acclaimed Malakoff Estate vineyard, located within the rich goldfields of North-Western Victoria. The Best's Old Block clone fruit was picked in late March and transported direct to the winery for fermentation. Fermented wild as 100% whole berries before being pressed to French oak barriques (25% new). Matured for eight months before bottling in December 2021.
TASTING NOTES: Vibrant garnet in colour, this sexy Syrah delivers complex aromas of dark berries, tobacco, violets and white pepper. On the palate there are juicy plums, blackberry bramble, liquorice and some fine tannic grip to give the wine drive and focus.
PEAK DRINKING: Present - 2030+
WINE ANALYSIS
ALC/VOL: 13.9%
78 dozen produced
2021 Fetherston Estate Syrah
'A single vineyard wine, fermented wild and matured in French oak (25% new). A medium garnet. Starting to show some secondary aromas with its bouquet of raspberry compote, freshly turned earth, bracken and dried herbs. The palate is mid-weight, well balanced and with gentle tannins.'
90 points
- Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion