Syrahmi is the brainchild of Adam Foster, who gave up his restaurant career to pursue his passion for wine. He makes wines from Heathcote fruit under the Syrahmi label, and with friend Lincoln Riley, focusing on Italian varietals, under the Foster e Rocco moniker.
This is a cleverly assembled Shiraz, one that is made for drinking here and now. It doesn’t carry the killer punch of some Heathcote Shiraz, and that is not a bad thing. This is a Shiraz to be enjoyed in the flourish of youth, either on its own or with food. In this sense, it is an ideal 'bistro' wine, the sort of drop you'd expect to see being poured by the glass at a trendy wine bar or licensed cafe.
2011 DEMI HEATHCOTE SHIRAZ
Producer: Syrahmi
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Vintage: 2011
Region: Heathcote, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $26.00
Date tasted: 24 May 2012
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby red. Interesting nose of liquorice, raspberry, black cherry, blackberry pastilles. Dry, medium bodied, quite elegant for its origin, very supple tannins, well integrated acidity. Stylish palate of moderate intensity, quite plush in texture. Good length. All in all, this is well crafted wine for relatively early drinking.
Score: 16/20
This is a cleverly assembled Shiraz, one that is made for drinking here and now. It doesn’t carry the killer punch of some Heathcote Shiraz, and that is not a bad thing. This is a Shiraz to be enjoyed in the flourish of youth, either on its own or with food. In this sense, it is an ideal 'bistro' wine, the sort of drop you'd expect to see being poured by the glass at a trendy wine bar or licensed cafe.
2011 DEMI HEATHCOTE SHIRAZ Producer: Syrahmi
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Vintage: 2011
Region: Heathcote, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $26.00
Date tasted: 24 May 2012
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby red. Interesting nose of liquorice, raspberry, black cherry, blackberry pastilles. Dry, medium bodied, quite elegant for its origin, very supple tannins, well integrated acidity. Stylish palate of moderate intensity, quite plush in texture. Good length. All in all, this is well crafted wine for relatively early drinking.
Score: 16/20
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