Swinney Syrah 2023

A superb Syrah (Shiraz) from Frankland River, which includes newly introduced clones, 470 and 171. The fruit comes from their Wilson’s Pool and Powderbark vineyards. 22% whole bunches, wild fermentation, twelve days on skins before eleven months in large format oak, 7% new. Deep maroon in colour, the nose offers an array of flavours, weaving amongst notes of mulberries, chocolate, dried herbs, tobacco leaves, dusty roads, plums and a hint of aniseed. Well balanced, this is a wine of medium length, sleek tannins, good focus and much appeal. A ten year proposition.