- 100% Syrah
- Sourced from a single vineyard on the east-facing slopes of Colbinabbin in the northern Mount Camel Range subzone of Heathcote
- The soils are made from the famous ‘Cambrian soils’—red dirt made up of eroded basalt over limestone, shot through with greenstone and jasper
- Fermented with indigenous yeast in concrete and steel tanks, 100% whole bunches
- There were varying levels of crushing and time on the skins, including some full carbonic maceration
- Aged in mostly large, neutral oak (Stockinger), with some in older barrique and concrete tank for 18 months
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Australia
Region:
Victoria
Appellation:
Victoria
Variety:
Syrah
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | AU-PCW-01-20 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Halliday
Score
96
Date
2023-08-02
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2023
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2024-05-23
"The 2023 Heathcote Syrah eloquently speaks of the red Cambrian soils upon which the fruit was grown. This is expressed via the mineral, ferrous, bloody sort of outlay of tannins that create the bedrock for the fruit. Speaking of which, the fruit is lightweight and elegant and sweeps across red and black cherries, red apple, green tea, crushed rocks and white pepper, with nuances of blueberries and asphalt. This is an interesting wine; it's engaging and pretty. 13.1% alcohol, sealed under Diam."