Brit Michael Hall gave up a career in the auction business to pursue a passion for a wine. If the 2009 Flaxman’s Hill Syrah is anything to go by, he made a good decision. The wine is reflective of the direction taken by a growing band of Australia’s finest small producers. The focus is on expressing a sense of place, without an excess of alcohol, oak or other winemaker imprints,
From a vineyard situated at over 500 metres altitude, the wine possesses an alluring floral nose interwoven with typical blueberry, plum and raspberry. Regional spice adds lift and complexity. All in all, it’s an excellent offering suggesting that Michael Hall is a label to look out for in the future.
Producer: Michael Hall Wines
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Vintage: 2009
Region: Eden Valley, South Australia
ABV: 13.2%
Closure: Diam
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $39.99
Date tasted: 12 August 2012
Tasting Note:
Deep crimson. Attractive floral led bouquet (lilac, violet), raspberry, plum, clove and star anise. At the fuller end of medium bodied, elegant and suave, silky texture marked by very fine tannins. Very clean, pristine fruit definition, characters the same as the nose. Very fine and classy.
Score: 17.5/20
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