Warramate Syrah 2017

The Warramate vineyard was first planted in 1969 on a spectacular north-facing slope overlooking the central Yarra Valley. The site adjoins the Yarra Yering vineyard located above. On the other side of Maddens Lane, there is Yeringberg and Mount Mary. Pedigree in spades here in the Yarra Valley’s finest dirt. 45 year old vines are delivering fabulous results with this 2017 release. Declassified Yarra Yering No 2 fruit goes into this wine too! All fruit at Warramate is hand-picked and once delivered to the winery placed in a cool room overnight. Processing the following day a series of bunch ferments and whole berry ferments are employed. All in open fermenters of 600kg to 2000kg. Hand plunging for gentle extraction and gently pressed. Maturation time in barrel was 15 months prior to bottling. 100% French oak, utilizing a mixture of hogsheads and barriques, only 20% new barrels. Notes from the winemaker about the 2017: “Perfume and red berry notes entwine with a licorice spice element. An elegant style reflecting its’ cool climate origins, it features a succulent, lightly footed fruit layered palate replete with fine, gentle tannins.”

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