Riversdale Estate Musca Syrah 2019
- 93
- $65
- Drink by: 2022-2032
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Continuing the heavenly theme, the Musca constellation is a small array first noted back in the 16th century and found within the Southern Cross. Cool climate Shiraz (or as it is often termed, Syrah) is a welcome contrast to the style of big, bold reds we normally see from this grape and its more traditional Aussie regions. This is a fine example. Deep red in colour, we have a mix of aromas, with dry herbs, red apples, light chocolate notes and bay leaves. There is good acidity and a fine balance to be found here. Lifted aromas give way to attractive notes on the palate, which exhibits real energy. Fine tannins, good focus and the merest hint of bitter almonds on the finish. Enjoyable and interesting drinking now, but it will cellar well for 8 to 10 years if you desire
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
