Briar Ridge Ampelus Syrah Tempranillo 2024

The second release of this wine, a blend of Shiraz and Tempranillo from their Tallavera Grove vineyard in the Hunter Valley. The Saignée process has been employed, to bleed off some of the juice and concentrate the rest. Carbonic maceration was used with the Tempranillo, followed by co-fermentation and maturation in amphorae. A dark magenta colour, we have notes of truffles, smoked meats, warm earth, chocolate and spices with savoury aspects emerging, especially on the palate. The structure is seamless and the intensity maintained for the full journey. The wine finishes with sleek tannins and very good length. It will surely prove to be very attractive drinking over the next six to eight years.