Grape Variety: Syrah

Origin of fruit: Ripest selected berries, grown at Passage Rock

Winemaking: Hand harvested grapes crushed and fermented at temperatures up to 30 deg, the wine is then racked to mostly new barriques to complete malolactic fermentation. Bottled February the following year.

Typical flavours: Raspberry, plum, cedar, vanilla, oak, spice

Nature of the wine: Awesome bouquet, abundant flavour, best for any special occasion, winner of many awards, minimum release, a must try

Food Match: Top matches are red meats, duck, salmon dishes

Alcohol content: 14.5%

Cellaring potential: Up to 2015

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