This is a pretty syrah. It’s floral and the fruit has a sweetness and while there are ample herb and spice notes around the edges – it does come across as syrah – the flowers-and-raspberries aspect is the main driver. Black cherry, smoky oak, peppercorn and perhaps a dab of graphite character are in the picture here. This wine won an award at the 2023 Yarra Valley Wine Show and it’s easy to see why; it’s pretty, it’s well powered, and it’s impeccable. Points: 95/100
A single-block shiraz; 60% whole cluster co-fermented with 2% viognier and matured mainly in puncheons together with one large foudre. A medium, bright, crimson purple. The first Tarraford syrah since '18, this promptly won the Trophy for Best Syrah at last year's Yarra Valley Wine Show. Aromas of dark cherries, blueberries and graphite, with the viognier adding some exotic allspice and incense notes. Concentrated, tightly focused and beautifully balanced. Impressively long on the floral-infused finish. Super wine. Points: 97/100
