2025 Reserve Hunter Valley Syrah

Winemaking: A blend of premium parcels from around the Tamburlaine winery and Walker’s vineyards. Whole berry ferments in open vats, hand-plunged. Matured for 10 months in French oak 500L barrels which included 25% new oak. Blended and filtered prior to bottling in June 2026. Tasting Notes: Colour | Deep, dark red core with a purple and ruby rim Bouquet | Bright, fleshy red and black cherry aromas with hints of savoury vanillin oak. Palate | Red and blue fruit flavour across a medium structured palate of fine savoury tannins. Pairs well with: Meat | Grilled sirloin steak with black peppercorn sauce and roasted garlic mash. Seafood | Seared ahi tuna with wasabi crust and sesame-ginger slaw. Vegetarian | Spiced eggplant and lentil stew with smoked paprika yogurt. Vegan | Black bean and chipotle chili with cornbread dumplings. Cheese | Aged blue cheese with dark chocolate-drizzled figs and walnuts. Cellaring: 10+ years in a good cellar