In the past 15 or so years, the Canberra district has built a reputation for producing high quality, Rhone-styled Syrah. While Clonakilla has very much led the pack and steals most of the limelight, there are other labels from the region making very high quality wine.
Even Keel is somewhat of an anomaly, as it is actually based in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. It’s Canberra District Syrah is an excellent example of modern cool climate Australian wine – attractively perfumed, medium bodied in build and made for food.
There’s a really smoky quality to the wine, not oak-driven, but presumably an expression of variety and site. It’s quite a delicious wine, made for a rib-eye steak on a Friday night!
2013 EVEN KEEL SYRAH
Producer: Even Keel
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Vintage: 2013
Region: Canberra District, Australian Capital Territory
Alcohol: 13.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $40.00
Date tasted: 18 July 2015
Tasting Note:
Deep crimson. Prototypical Syrah (rather than Shiraz) nose of woodsmoke, charcoal, charcuterie, black fruits and cracked black pepper. Dry, medium bodied, very fine and supple tannins. Classy - impressive stuff! Showcases Australia meets Rhone Syrah to a tee.
Score: 17/20
Even Keel is somewhat of an anomaly, as it is actually based in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. It’s Canberra District Syrah is an excellent example of modern cool climate Australian wine – attractively perfumed, medium bodied in build and made for food.
There’s a really smoky quality to the wine, not oak-driven, but presumably an expression of variety and site. It’s quite a delicious wine, made for a rib-eye steak on a Friday night!
Producer: Even Keel
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Vintage: 2013
Region: Canberra District, Australian Capital Territory
Alcohol: 13.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $40.00
Date tasted: 18 July 2015
Tasting Note:
Deep crimson. Prototypical Syrah (rather than Shiraz) nose of woodsmoke, charcoal, charcuterie, black fruits and cracked black pepper. Dry, medium bodied, very fine and supple tannins. Classy - impressive stuff! Showcases Australia meets Rhone Syrah to a tee.
Score: 17/20
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