[SOLD-OUT] Graillot Project Syrah No. 2 2016

There was no 'No. 1' made in 2016 so all of the parcels ended up in this wine. The resulting Syrah No. 2 is already highly perfumed with sappy, pungent notes of lavender, pine forest and an intriguing hint of sandalwood. The palate is fleshy and expansive with a core of sweet dark cherry and ripe plum fruit complexed with hints of meat juice, liquorice, and Szechuan spice. There's loads of spice and pepper to close and terrific coolness that we love. It's still settling down from bottling (November 2017) and you can expect more and more finesse and flesh as it comes together. For now don't be scared to give it air. It is excellent the following day after opening, and even the day after that. As has been the case for a number of years, there was zero new oak used in the maturation and the alcohol clocks in at the low 13's.

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Country:

Australia

Region:

VIC- Heathcote

Variety:

Wine Red - Shiraz

Size:

750mL