2018 Coates The Syrah, McLaren Vale

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2018 Coates The Reserve Syrah, McLaren Vale

A$80.70
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SKU
COARSY186

Great wines reflect their place of origin, and speak of the grape variety from which they are made. To achieve this goal Coates Wines has a no compromise approach to craft wines that blend the best in Australian and European winemaking styles, to bridge the gap between the fruit-driven Australian style and the savoury, complex wines of Old World Europe. The vineyards used to make the wines that bear the Coates label express purity of flavour that allow regional and varietal characters to be clearly articulated.

In recent years our range of wines has increased. Each vintage when interesting parcels of fruit become available it is hard not to be tempted into adding something new to the range. My heart-over-head approach to winemaking makes for some questionable business decisions, but I hope that there are enough vinophiles that share my passion for complex, soulful wines to justify my folly.

Duane Coates

Winemaker

 
The Reserve Syrah is Coates premium release for Syrah and is only made in years of exceptional character; The Reserve has previously only been made in 2008, 2012 and 2016. Fruit is sourced from a single vineyard that averages 30 years in age in the Willunga district of McLaren Vale.
The hand-picked Syrah grapes were fermented for eight weeks on skins using natural yeasts. A small amount (10%) of whole bunch fruit was included in the ferment to add lift and complexity to the ferment. Maturation was performed in 70% new and 30% second use French oak. A single gravity feed racking and regular topping are the only time the wine is disturbed post-Malo with 20 months spent in wood. Several barrel classifications are required before settling on a final blend of just four barrels. The bottling date is determined when the tannin and oak balance feel right, with a further year spent in bottle prior to release. The traditional approach used to make The Reserve Syrah precludes the use of additives and fining agents such as tannins, enzymes, egg, fish or milk products. Bottled unfined and unfiltered in December 2019.
 
Deep crimson red in colour with an enthusiastic mousse. Lifted aromas of subtle raspberry plum supported by black pepper and clove spice. Rich and velvety on the palate, flavours of forest fruits and dark earth with a lingering length of persistence. Drink now to 2035.

 

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Product/Service Sold Out No
En Primeur No
New Arrivals No
Wine Type Red Wine
Wine Style Certified Organic
Country Australia
Region McLaren Vale
Varietals Syrah
Vintage 2018
Bottle Size 750ml
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