Shiraz / Syrah Wines

Abadia Retuerta's Syrah is a single vineyard wine from their low yielding vines in Sardon de Duero The wine has an intense dark purple hue and a peppery nose with hints of warm beetroot, freshly turned earth and forest fruits The full bodied palate has aromatic notes of violet and smoke that accompany the concentrated fruit flavours of blackberry, blackcurrant and plum The silky tannins provide an excellent balance to the intense, creamy textures of this seductive wine

A deliciously complex Syrah, marked by bright freshness and layers of vivid pepper, black olive, violets and liquorice surrounding the rich, dark fruit

A subtle, precise style of Syrah, showing wonderful harmony and freshness with flavours of black fruits and ground white peppercorn

A very attractive Syrah, with an exciting bouquet of lilies, cloves and cream Delicate and nuanced on the palate, it's more than a little reminiscent of Pinot Noir - not heavy, but with lots to unfold and savour It could in theory last 5-10 years, but it's so irresistible now that it probably won't get the chance The label does not say so due to South African wine regulations, but this is in fact a single-vineyard wine from a cool site in Hemel-en-Aarde The local climate means that ripening happens extremely late every year: around two weeks after all of Meinert's other fruit The highly extended growing season results in the wine's beautiful delicacy and fabulous intricacy of flavour Superb!

An awe-inspiring wine with the aroma of Hermitage and the texture of Richebourg, Farvie Syrah is a selection of fruit picked exclusively from the 'morning' side of the vine rows, which ripens more slowly and gently than fruit exposed to the afternoon sun Whortleberry, aronia and purple grape lead into nuances of clove, star anise, stargazer lily, musk, leather and iron as it opens in the glass In the mouth, it is super-refined, intense and concentrated in flavour; with gorgeous soft succulence of texture There is a sprinkling of powdery tannin - discernible but utterly delicate Undoubtedly a great wine, it would be intriguing to watch this evolve for 15 years or longer - but oh, it's so irresistible already Utterly harmonious

As soon as you take a sip, it's apparent why this is named 'Syrah' and not 'Shiraz:' it has a freshness and finesse that is far more closely allied to the Rhone valley than to the Barossa or McLaren Vale With an impressively glass-staining black colour, it has glorious, soaring, damson and loganberry fruit, a sprinkling of Chinese five spice, and fine marzipan and cherry kernel notes Adding substance to the fruit and spice character, there is a certain juicy rare steak quality to it - un vrai Syrah! On the palate it shows superb, super-silky, sensuous smoothness that at first disguises its downright depth and density As with the other Swinney wines, it's full of freshness, sophistication, beautiful balance and persistence on the palate There is a tiny hint of oak character, so skillfully integrated that you scarcely notice

Deep Red with violet hues Great intensity on the nose showing liquorice, blackcurrant, black pepper and violet aromas On the palate, the wine is lively with a great balance and acidity

It's structured and balanced, with a beautiful garnet colour with a magenta rim and a deep intensity The nose develops with medium, but pronounced intensity, showing pure ripe plum, maraschino cherries, mixed spice with a hint of cedar and cinnamon On the palate, the wine is loaded with cassis, garrigue and meaty flavours and ends with a white pepper finish The wine finishes in a medium plus body with great depth of flavour, elegant structure and firm, grainy tannins

An awe-inspiring wine with the aroma of Hermitage and the texture of Richebourg, Farvie Syrah is a selection of fruit picked exclusively from the 'morning' side of the vine rows, which ripens more slowly and gently than fruit exposed to the afternoon sun With an exuberant, fruit-forward nose, this smells of plump, juicy, utterly yummy blackberries at perfect ripeness Take a sip, and it is succulent and scrumptious, with almost-hidden tannins that just peek through on the finish This is so delicious that it doesn t need time, but it should evolve beautifully if given the chance Drink 2023-2034+

This has fabulous intensity of juicy damson and purple plum fruit, lifted by a lilting freesia and violet nuance, with cream and a rich savouriness underneath In the mouth it is beautifully seamless and pure, with a texture that is silky-soft with a plump, pillowy richness Fantastic, sustained finish Tenet Wines is a project between Chateau Ste Michelle and acclaimed Rhone winemaker Michel Gassier, with assistance from famed oenology consultant, Philippe Cambie A wine from the heart of Washington, with more than 75% of the grapes coming from the central AVAs of Yakima Valley, Wahluke Slope, Snipes Mountain and Rattlesnake Hills

An awe-inspiring wine with the aroma of Hermitage and the texture of Richebourg, Farvie Syrah is a selection of fruit picked exclusively from the 'morning' side of the vine rows, which ripens more slowly and gently than fruit exposed to the afternoon sun 2019 was a cooler vintage than 2018 and 2020, and this is reflected in the fresh vibrancy of the wine It has fabulously precise, bright acidity and beautiful refinement of texture Undoubtedly a great wine, it will be intriguing to watch this evolve for 15 years or longer - but give it an hour in a decanter and it will be irresistible to drink now

Wild dark berry fruit and gentle baking spice with a twist of black pepper and liquorice on the nose Velvety textured with bright berry fruit and floral flavours Sustained depth of flavour and texture through the palate with a fine, refreshing and lingering finish

An awe-inspiring wine with the aroma of Hermitage and the texture of Richebourg, Farvie Syrah is a selection of fruit picked exclusively from the 'morning' side of the vine rows, which ripens more slowly and gently than fruit exposed to the afternoon sun Whortleberry, aronia and purple grape lead into nuances of clove, star anise, stargazer lily, musk, leather and iron as it opens in the glass In the mouth, it is super-refined, intense and concentrated in flavour; with gorgeous soft succulence of texture There is a sprinkling of powdery tannin - discernible but utterly delicate Undoubtedly a great wine, it would be intriguing to watch this evolve for 15 years or longer - but oh, it's so irresistible already Utterly harmonious

Aromas of blackcurrant, red plum and blackberry with a hint of black olive On the palate, the brambley black fruit is evident supported by fine grained tannins A hint of savouriness with a touch of spicy oak

A beautifully refined Shiraz, with the texture of top Burgundy, this has fragrant, delicate aromas of freesia, clove, allspice and cinnamon, with allusions to both a summertime dusty vineyard track and the barrel cellar After sitting in the glass a while, sumptuous, generous plum and cherry fruit builds in intensity The wine caresses the palate, with its super-silky texture gorgeous fruit and the merest touches of eucalyptus and liquorice Beautifully-proportioned, with just the right levels of acidity and tannin, this is fully ready to enjoy straight away If you want to cellar some, it should also be very long-lived and should evolve beautifully over at least another 15 years Michael Limited Release is made from the top 2% of Wynns Shiraz production, and only produced in top vintages Shiraz was the first variety planted here in 1857 by John Riddoch, and the fruit of some of the earliest vines planted is used in this wine