2017 Murdoch Hill Artisan Series Landau Syrah, Adelaide Hills
A$40.00
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SKU
B15735V17
In many ways, this is Michael Downer's signature wine. It comes from a single parcel of vines at Murdoch Hill's Landau block in Oakbank. The vines here were planted in 1998 and sit on a predominately east-facing slope in shallow, red loam soils with varying levels of schist rock and ironstone. Oakbank's warmer, sunny days allow for the Syrah vines to fully ripen their fruit whilst the afternoon breezes and cool nights help the fruit retain its natural acidity. Of course, any talk of warm weather should be put into context - this is still the Adelaide Hills and the Landau site sits at 400 metres above sea level. So we are well and truly in cool climate territory here. Downer wild ferments this wine with 20% whole bunches and whole berries in small one tonne, open fermenters. Again, oak maturation is minimal, with the wine raised in older French oak puncheons (10% new) for roughly 9-10 months.
Hand-picked from a single block, 15% whole bunches, some new French oak. Bright crimson-purple hue; intense black and red berry fruits on the palate have a spicy/savoury/earthy nuance very likely ex the whole bunches. Striking wine.
95 points James Halliday Australian Wine Companion
Savoury perfume of red currants/berries, briar and undergrowth, white pepper, faint rhubarb and graphite notes. Savoury and gamey to taste, pepper over red berry fruits, dusty and medium weight. Sheath of fine tannins finishing the wine very well. Lovely, lighter, fresher, drink younger style, with seriousness and elegance on its side.
93 points The Wine Front
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Minimal Intervention/Natural |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Adelaide Hills |
| Varietals | Syrah |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 95 |
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