2022 Villain & Vixen Syrah

A mostly dry Summer and Autumn, the favoured conditions during the growing season, with ideal mild daytime temperatures and cooler nights.

Long, even ripening and extended flavour development with incredible flavour concentration, naturally high acidity and superb structure and balance.

Fermentation: Sourced from a single vineyard in Light Pass, from 60-year-old vines. The fruit

was hand-picked, 30% of which remained as whole-bunch. Fermentation lasted for 12 days.

Ageing: Gently pressed off skins into seasoned French oak where it rested for 12 months prior to bottling. Bottled early to retain freshness and vibrancy.

Tech Analysis: Alcohol – 14.5% | pH – 3.46 | Acid – 6.8 g/L | RS – <1.0g/L

Aroma: Red currants, raspberry fruit, rose petals, cacao nibs

Taste: Vibrant crunchy red currants and blueberries, native flowers, milk chocolate

Texture: Medium-bodied, textured, silky tannins