2015Syrah,Sumaridge,WalkerBay

Sans

The latest addition to Sumaridge’s enviable range is this barrel-aged syrah, bursting with ripe bramble fruit. Deep ruby in colour, with a pronounced aroma â€?perfumed blackberry fruit at first, with flavours of opulent spice, roasted coffee and dark chocolate evolving in the glass.

If the nose is more shiraz than syrah, the palate has a definite feel of the fine wines of Frances Rh�ne valley. Dark, profound berry fruit, but very warm, ripe and rounded but without hard edges and just gentle tannins. Subtle notes of violets and just a hint of toasty oak add more layers of flavour to the luscious, supple texture. Bright and very accessible with a fresh, herbaceous note on the finish.