2007 Garagiste Syrah
The Stoneaxe vineyard is planted to two clones, PT23 and one locally referred to as Mount Ida. In 2007 the PT23 was particularly good showing an extra dimension of flavour, tannin and colour. We felt that the wine would be quite powerful and would benefit from the extra structure and complexity of some whole bunch inclusion, 50% in this case. We particularly like the extra dimensions of power and complexity in this wine and decided it would be a worthy candidate for our first Garagiste Syrah.
The wine was matured in one year old French oak Puncheons for 11 months then bottle matured for another 8 months prior to release. A powerful wine showing spice, plum and quince with some smoky notes from the stems. Long and powerful on the palate with lots of tannin adding structure to balance the concentrated flavours.
100 cases produced.