2021 Syrah
Adelaide Hills
This elegant Syrah is made from grapes grown on the Lloyd Brothers cool climate Adelaide Hills Estate. Ruby red in colour with a lovely perfume lift and aromas of raspberry, mulberry and a touch of white pepper. Layers of red fruits, dark plum and five spice continue on the palate. A percentage of whole bunches in the open ferments has added to the lift and brightness, resulting in a delicious medium bodied Syrah.
92 points The Real Review #5 of 21 2021 Adelaide Hills Syrah
“Ink black core to a deep purple rim. Blackberry, black olive, and anise aromas. Big and intense with dark berry fruit intertwined with black olive tapenade and herbal notes. Firm sandy tannins frame the weight well and it lingers quite long at the finish.” Stuart Knox
92 points Halliday Wine Companion
“This is exceptional for the price. Mid-weighted of feel and brimming with the cool aura of high-quality syrah over the jam of shiraz. Dried nori, blueberry, lilac and a swab of green olive tapenade. Best is the pepper-doused skein of freshness and furl of tannin at the finish, driving and corralling this immensely savoury and nourishing wine. Delicious.” Ned Goodwin MW
92 points JamesSuckling.com
91 points Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine. Top new release wines (April/May2022)
“A style that offers Freshness, plenty of spice and elegance but a softer feel as well. The nose is all red plums, raspberry and spice with fresh perfume too. The Palate has crunchy acidity, elegance and punchy red plum and darker berry fruits, juicy finish.” Nick Stock
90 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
“Pomegranate freshness leaps from the glass of this 2021 Adelaide Hills Syrah—the whole-bunch component supports this, and in the mouth it is reinforced in spades. All things are in balance, and the impact is a little overt for my tastes. But it's also brambly, spicy and layered, so who am I to say "no" to that. This is a "styled" wine and will suit some folks right down to the ground.” Erin Larkin