- 85% Syrah, 15% Pinot Noir
- Syrah – de-stemmed for whole berry ferment
- Pinot Noir – combination of whole bunch and whole-berry fermentations (70:30)
- All fruit sourced from Limestone Coast, Joanna District, South Australia
- Wild fermented
- 10 months elevage on lees
- Aged in neutral barrique
- Unfined, unfiltered
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Australia
Region:
Victoria
Appellation:
Limestone Coast
Variety:
Blend - Rhone
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | AU-BEN-03-23 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Enthusiast
Score
92
Date
2025-03-01
"Violets, mocha and spiced plum are framed by chocolatey notes on this Syrah-Pinot from South Aus's Limestone Coast. But rather than being a balls-to-the-walls Shiraz blend, this is mid-weight and ultra fresh, a four-cornered kind of wine rather than round, plush one."
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2022-12-31
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
VinePair
Score
91
Date
2024-01-10
"Ben Haines is part of a new generation of winemakers in Australia. In a country that has always pushed the viticultural envelope Ben,s wines continue this tradition with a new focus: sense of place. Or as he puts it 'magic dirt." Each grape in this unique red blend is vinified differently to express its distinct characteristics and terroir. It has notes of juicy berries, saline, and a touch of cinnamon on the nose. On the palate, the concentrated fruit notes are lifted by great acidity."
2022
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2023-11-14