Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown Beechworth Series Syrah 2022
- $44
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Lots going on here. Aromas of black cherry pie, kirsch, pomegranate, faint earth, clove, and nutmeg. Similar notes on a cool and gliding palate that’s intense but supremely lifted. Without a hint of weightiness, it hovers across the palate while still hitting all the right notes, keeping it fresh and eminently drinkable. Fine tannins and bright acidity bring lovely tension and carry the fresh red fruits long. This is yet another example from Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown that proves young red wines, particularly Shiraz/Syrah, can transcend primary fruit. Bravo.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
