Edgebaston Syrah 2017

Syrah 2015
-Platter Guide 2017:  4 Star Platter

Syrah 2014
-Gold:  International Wine Challenge 2016
-Trophy:  Vitis Vinifera
-93 points:  Tim Atkin SA report

Syrah 2013
-Platter Guide 2015:  4 Star Platter
-90 points:  eRobert Parker
-Platinum:  SAWi 2015
-Gold:  Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards

Shiraz 2008
-Platter Guide 2012:  4 Star Platter
-Commended at International Wine Challenge 2011

Shiraz 2007
Not produced

Shiraz 2006
-Platter Guide 2010:  4 Star Platter

Shiraz 2005
-Platter Guide 2008:  4 Star Platter
-91 points:  Wine Spectator

Shiraz 2004
-Double Gold Michaelangelo International Wine Awards
-4 ½ Star Platter

A smoky, complex meat and spice character gives a long aftertaste that shows the promise of at least 5 to 8 years ageing before this wine reaches its optimum drinkability.

Mid-February to March 2017 in batches

Bunches hand sorted and de-stemmed.  In some tanks 5% stems added back to ferment.  Fermentation in 6000 litre tanks.  3-4 pump-overs per day. 2 weeks maceration on skins.  Malolactic fermentation in barrel.  Maturation period, 14 months in 225 and 300 litre barrels.

30 % New French Oak – Nevers, Allier; Medium Toasted
70% 2^nd  and 3rd Fill French Oak – Medium Toast