Vanguardist 'V' Syrah 2023

The Rende property spans seven hectares, with five hectares under vine. Of this, 3.7 hectares are 55 year old goblet bush vine Grenache, while the remaining consists of Syrah planted on own roots in the late 1960s and late 1990s.

With 60% whole bunch inclusion, the fruit underwent pigéage and an extended maceration period of approximately four weeks. Post fermentation, the wine was aged for 17 months in one and year old 500L french puncheons. This extended élevage included a second winter in barrel, followed by racking in early spring to prepare for bottling. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered in November 2024, once optimal natural cellar temperatures prevailed.

This Syrah offers an elegant and complex sensory experience:
Aroma: Black fruits, pencil shavings, graphite, and enticing perfume, with subtle hints of spice.
Medium-bodied with a cool, mineral-driven texture, beautifully tight tannins, and a peppery undertone. Concentrated yet not heavy, the wine balances finesse and power.
A superbly long finish, with delicate nuttiness and ripe red fruits emerging with aeration.

Tasting Profile

Aroma:

Black Cherry, Red Fruits, Savoury, Strawberry

Palate:

Earthy, Red Fruits, Strawberry

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Red Meat