Weathercraft Beechworth Reserve Syrah 2021
- 95
- $75
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‘Handpicked from a meticulously managed one-acre plot, focusing on lower yields and regulated deficit irrigation. Trellising is chosen to optimise fruit quality. 30% whole bunch. Initial cold soak. Wild fermentation. 3 weeks on skins post-alcoholic fermentation. Aged in French oak (mix of barriques and puncheons), with 20% new oak for 18 months.’
The Syrah announces itself as soon as you open the bottle, its delightful aromas filling the room. The deep, impenetrable ruby colour gives you a hint as to the intensity of this wine. It’s such a gorgeous wine to smell, showing captivating notes of dark mulberry, tangy boysenberry, wild strawberry, raspberry, violets, vanilla, game, graphite, chocolate, and stewed fruits – the list was very long. As much as I liked the nose, the palate is pure hedonism, with dusty tannins complemented by bright, opulent flavours and a silky, slippery feeling in the mouth. If you love Aussie Syrah that’s more of a satin glove than a boxing glove, then this is a perfect choice and will enhance basically any meal you pair it with.
Brendan is a Melbourne-based writer, filmmaker, playwright and composer. Since 2013, he has been published in national and regional Australian titles such as Halliday Magazine, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Grapegrower and Winemaker, Gippslandia, Gippsland Lifestyle, Yarra Valley and Ranges and Gippsland Country Life magazines. Brendan was a finalist for 2024 Wine Communicator Awards in the 'Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column' category. He has completed the WSET Level 3 course (gaining a Distinction) and has a passion for small producers of wine, beer and spirits. He is also the co-editor of 'I'm Not a Film Star: David Bowie as Actor' for Bloomsbury Academic.
