96 Points
96 Points
95 Points
95 Points
93 Points

Swinney

Swinney Syrah 2021

SKU: SWSH202110 UCAU

$44.99

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A rich and flavourful wine, with notes of blackberry, plum, and spices. Its depth of flavor and complexity make it an excellent choice for those who enjoy a full-bodied red wine.

Sustainable winemaking practices, ensuring that the wine is not only delicious but also environmentally responsible. The grapes are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, and the winery uses solar power to reduce its carbon footprint.

Swinney Syrah 2021 has received critical acclaim and has been recognized with numerous awards, including a gold medal at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards.

Critic Scores

96 // The Wine Advocate

"The 2021 Syrah is a haunting, glowing crimson in the glass. I love the tannins here—they're so good that they compel me to look beyond the fruit and to the structure, which is a rare occurrence. There are notes of pink peppercorns and Sichuan peppercorn, and the fruit has purity, clarity and a supple flow through the mouth. The tension through the finish makes this wine a superb example of Australian Syrah. It is mineral and structured, devoid of heavy oak impact and layered with ductile tannins, supple fruit and spice. - Erin Larkin"

96 // Winepilot

"No doubt the Rhone keeps a close eye on what goes on over here, especially in the Barossa and McLaren Vale. Now, they better start paying serious attention to these guys, although if they do, they might be more than a bit worried by what they see. Such a good range of wines here, and this isn’t even the pointy end stuff! Swinney might just be the most exciting winery to emerge in Australia over the last few years. This hails from specific sites in their Powderbark and Wilson’s Pool vineyards. The fruit is berry sorted and then to a mix of wooden and stainless steel fermenters by gravity. 22% whole bunches are included. Wild fermentation and then twelve days on skins before pressing direct to fine-grained large format French oak, of which 12% was new. 11 months maturation.Deep blood red and maroon in colour, we have notes of black fruits, chocolate, animal hides, earth, leather, spices, cloves and florals. A supple texture and there is immaculate balance at every turn. Fine satiny tannins. Bright acidity runs the full journey and helps to drive the palate. There is very good length. A decade or more ahead, though a cracker now. This, and other wines in this range, are really putting pressure on their big guns (the Farvie range). The score will surely go higher if you have patience. - Ken Gargett"

95 // Campbell Mattinson

"This is a brilliant release. The length of the finish and the extensive curl of tannin – matched to bright, pretty fruit, lots of bass and lots of treble – pushes it straight into elite territory. One sip and I was hooked. Blue, black and red berried fruit, a little red liquorice, lots of cloves and assorted spices. It’s exotic, it’s lively, it’s deep and it’s long. This is a river you want to step into. - Campbell Mattinson"

95 // Huon Hooke

"Deep red-purple with a meaty reductive note overlying spices and black cherry to blueberry aromas, the palate supple and smoothly fleshy, medium to full bodied and elegantly styled, very approachable now and with good potential for aging. This is a ripping shiraz, nearly as good as the 2020 Farvie."

93 // Nick Stock

"Aromas of crushed red and black cherries, white pepper, paprika and suede. Medium-bodied with fine, slightly chewy tannins. Fresh but well spiced with fleshy red and black fruit at the center, black pepper and grilled rosemary notes. Transparent. Drink now. Screw cap."

Product Details

Red

2021

Shiraz

Swinney

Frankland River, Western Australia, Australia

10-15 Years

Stelvin

14.0%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description
Swinney Syrah 2021 is a deep, vibrant purple-red color, with a slightly opaque hue.

Aroma of Swinney Syrah 2021 is rich and complex, with notes of dark fruit such as blackberry and plum, as well as a hint of black pepper and spices.

Full-bodied with a velvety texture. The flavors are a balance of ripe dark fruit and spice, with notes of black cherry, cassis, and a touch of leather. The tannins are firm and well-structured, giving the wine a long, satisfying finish.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Blackberry, Blueberry, White Pepper

Palate:

Blackberry, Pepper, Tobacco

Food Pairings:

Game

Poultry

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

Swinney Syrah 2021 is a deep, vibrant purple-red color, with a slightly opaque hue.

Aroma of Swinney Syrah 2021 is rich and complex, with notes of dark fruit such as blackberry and plum, as well as a hint of black pepper and spices.

Full-bodied with a velvety texture. The flavors are a balance of ripe dark fruit and spice, with notes of black cherry, cassis, and a touch of leather. The tannins are firm and well-structured, giving the wine a long, satisfying finish.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Blackberry, Blueberry, White Pepper

Palate:

Blackberry, Pepper, Tobacco

Food Pairings:

Game

Poultry

Red Meat

Swinney

George John Alexander Swinney was a pioneer of the Frankland River Region. Guided by the Swinney family motto, Quo Fata Vocant—Whither the Fates Call—George settled at ‘Franklands’ in 1922. Located on the banks of the Frankland River, the property features gently undulating hills, dominated by jarrah and redgum trees growing upon ironstone gravel and loam soils. This is where our story begins. Fate is a funny thing. A perhaps spurious concept for some - but for us, a family motto.

Ours is a story that began over one hundred years ago, when George ‘Farvie’ Swinney sailed from England and put down roots in Australia, eventually finding his dream property in ‘Franklands’.

A large grazing property on the banks of the River, George and his beloved wife Mary made this place their home, setting the course for generations to come. And with each generation a new chapter begins. Because with every new custodian of his legacy comes a renewed ambition—to build on Farvie’s story and create something of lasting value.

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