A new wine in the Briar Ridge stable, the Ampelus Argilla Syrah is comprised of the best parcels of fruit from the three oldest blocks on the Mt View site - Dairy Hill, Briar Hill and Red Hill. Matured in concrete Gres Jarre, the fruit absolutely sings.
A bounty of purple and blue fruits explodes from the glass. Black and dark cherries join the chorus and are laced with a flicker of licorice, earthiness and a subtle cocoa drive. Gorgeously medium-bodied, a drawn out length adds further appeal with an array of delicate fine spices that caress every crevice. I keep coming back to the blueberries and mulberries that create all the excitement. Seemingly painted on thick, they refuse to move on a persistent and considered finish. What a beautiful Syrah this is.
Drink to five years+
94/100
Region: Hunter Valley