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"This wine is about fragrance and texture. The 2019 vintage has a slight departure from previous years in that it's a pure expression of Syrah as we did not co-ferment with Gruner Veltliner (for interest, taste it side-by-side with the 2018 to see if you can spot a difference). We used our favoured high proportion of whole-clusters to bring aromatic lift, complexity and structure to the wine. The 2019 vintage was exceptional in the Bay with incredible density of flavour as well as a resounding freshness. Ultimately this Syrah demonstrates the phenomenal potential Gimblett Gravels has for producing cool-climate Syrah and we are thrilled with the stylistic consistency this special single vineyard is delivering. Enjoy now or bury it deep in the cellar to allow the beguiling tertiary characters of Syrah to develop.
We hand-picked the fruit on the 20th April 2019. We’re starting to know this vineyard well now and can tell that ~60% whole bunch component brings out the best balance between fruit and structure. This vintage was 100% Syrah (no co-fermentation), which has resulted in a real Syrah purity. The tank was hand-plunged 4-6 times a day during the peak of fermentation, and after ~16 days was drained and pressed to new and seasoned French oak, of which 35% was new. The wine was gently racked out of barrel and allowed to settle over the 2020 vintage before being bottled without filtration in June."
Rated Outstanding & 96/100 Cameron Douglas MS, December 2022 (2019 Vintage)
"A powerful bouquet driven by aromas of spices and dark red fleshed fruits, seasoned red meats and there’s layers of barrel and smoke, wood spices and pressed violets. Complex and youthful. Equally powerful on the palate with a firm taut texture from tannins and back bone of acidity; tempering and contrasting core fruit flavours of dark berries and spiced meats layer in complexity and mouthfeel. This wine needs more time, it is delicous already, dry and lengthy. Best drinking from very late 2023 through 2033."
5 Stars & 95/100 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, December 2022 (2019 Vintage)
"Intense wine with an appealing seamless texture and lifted aromatics. Dark berry, cassis, dark chocolate, vanilla, anise, and black pepper are also evident. Elegant, supple wine—a pleasure to taste."
94/100 James Suckling, September 2022 (2019 Vintage)
"Aromas of black pepper, wet stone, crushed blueberries and plums. Medium- to full-bodied with velvety tannins. Nicely balanced, showing richness of fruit without being overdone. Dense, packed spice tingles on the palate. Very well composed."
4 ½ Stars Michael Cooper (2019 Vintage)
"The 2019 vintage is a single-vineyard red, matured for 14 months in French oak barriques and bottled unfiltered. Deeply coloured, it is vividly varietal, with a fresh, slightly peppery bouquet. Mouthfilling and supple, it has strong, ripe blackcurrant, plum and spice flavours, supple tannins, lively acidity and a finely textured, very harmonious finish. Already drinking well, it should break into full stride 2025+."
